DIGITAL CHILDHOOD
The Problem Wasn’t YouTube. It Was What Came Next.
Blocking videos is one approach. But what if there are useful videos you want your child to watch? The problem behind WonderKid TV.
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CURIOUS KIDS · REAL QUESTIONS · SMALL EXPERIMENTS
Kids, screens, games and AI. How do we help them learn without losing the fun?
Two children can spend an hour on a screen and come away with very different things: something they made, a new idea—or just the next video. I’m a software engineer dad exploring YouTube, games, reading, homework and AI through small, honest experiments. Start with one question your family is facing, and leave with something useful to try.
EXPLORE BY TOPIC
Start with what matters to your family.
FEATURED STORIES
Real problems. Honest experiments.
DIGITAL CHILDHOOD
Should My Child Use AI for This?
Five questions to help decide which parts of the thinking should stay with your child.
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BUILDING FOR MY FAMILY
The Problem Wasn’t Spelling. It Was Repetition.
Why the same spelling words might need different kinds of practice—and how ThinkChampion came about.
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MORE FROM THE NOTEBOOK
Three more ideas worth exploring.
Learning & Connection
Reading With Children Is Not About Finishing More Books
March 11, 2024
Learning & Connection
Your Child Finished the Learning App. But What Did They Learn?
September 22, 2026
FREE FAMILY RESOURCE
Before Roblox: 7 Settings Every Parent Should Check
Free printable checklist and setup guide
BEHIND THE SKETCHES
I’m a dad who happens to build software.
I’ve spent more than 20 years solving problems with technology. Parenting brings different questions—ones that don’t always have a technical answer. Sometimes I research, sometimes I try a small idea, and sometimes I build. I share the useful discoveries and the limitations.
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