Technology

FREE Girls & Science is back at the DMNS

Have you heard the news? Girls & Science is back at DMNS! This free, in-person event on Friday, March 1, 4-8 p.m. will kick off a month of virtual programming and engagement. Show your electric personality and tell the weather with CBS Colorado’s meteorologist Lauren Whitney, dig into your passion for science with DMNS’s female-led laboratories, and create your own story featuring Pingy with Ping’s Technical Enablement Specialist Joany Huang! Girls & Science connects girls and their friends and families with mentors working in various STEAM fields. All kids (and kids-at-heart) can engage their curiosity through hands-on activities and inspire their passion for science with in-person conversations about how to pursue careers in STEAM. Activities are ...

10 Tips for Fun & Healthy Gaming During the Holiday Season

With the holiday season comes decorations, treats, a break from school and more downtime. It also means more family time, and for many, more time to spend on devices and gaming. The holiday season is the perfect time to foster positive screen time and gaming habits and ensure your kids are set up for fun and safe playtime. And it can be fun for the whole family! Check out these ten tips to make gaming a positive and balanced part of your child’s holidays. Set clear boundaries: Just like in the real world, boundaries are crucial in the world of gaming. Try establishing specific time limits for gaming sessions to ensure a healthy balance with other activities. Select age-appropriate games: Help your child pick out games suitable for their age and maturity level. There are plenty of options t...

Educational tech tips for kids in the digital age from Comcast

Do you feel like you’re in the swing of managing your kids’ back-to-school routines or do you feel a bit overwhelmed trying to keep up?  Technology doesn’t have to be part of that overwhelm. In fact, it can be a valuable tool for education. Comcast has some awesome tips for how to use it mindfully and with supervision to ensure a positive and constructive learning experience for your child. Don’t miss these great technology tips for parents to help their children succeed in the digital age. Create a productive workspace. Agree to a dedicated, organized and comfortable workspace for your child with good lighting and all the necessary school supplies. Be sure to find a place that minimizes distractions. Check your internet connectivity. Make sure your home has a stable and reliable inte...

Cell phone power struggles with your kids? What EVERY parent needs to do

Warning: Public Education Rant to Parents Parents. I am an assistant principal in a middle school (grades 6-8). My number one job is to create and sustain a school environment where both students and teachers feel safe (physically, emotionally, and mentally) to teach, learn, innovate, and socialize. I take my job very seriously, as do my colleagues, and we work very hard to grow in our capacity to do our job on a daily basis. I can’t begin to describe how much time I spend every day dealing with issues that stem from unsupervised cell phone usage by our students. In situations where I have to search a student’s cell phone, I often get sick to my stomach at what I find (highly inappropriate photos, videos, messages, social media usage, etc). The things our students are willing to try ...

What Can You Expect at Energy Day Colorado?

Spark your child’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at Energy Day Colorado! Energy Day is a free family festival event on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that consists of numerous interactive demonstrations that familiarize young students with the different types of energy and get them excited to see how a pathway in STEM could be their future career. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of energy in our world, conservation and efficiency in our daily lives, in schools, and in the home. Exhibits featured at the event range from hands-on demonstrations where students and families can see how each energy process works, to small and even large-scale installations that all can observe. Events such as Energy Day “really drive the point (of the importa...

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ideas for Switching your Mobile Phone Carrier

Fun fact: 51 percent of Americans say it’s easier to find a new romantic partner than a mobile carrier according to a new Comcast survey.  Breaking up is hard to do, especially when we don’t want to deal with the hassle of changing things up even though nearly half of Americans (48 percent) have had a negative experience with their current provider.   Parents: Is It Time to Break Up (with your carrier)? Parents have the hardest time most of all and are especially prone to be over their mobile provider. One-third of parents (33 percent) say they are done and ready for a change, more than double that of non-parents (14 percent). The biggest gripe for parents is pricing. In fact, parents report they are four times more likely than non-parents to be always looking for the next n...

Best audiobooks for teens and tweens

Let’s face it: sometimes our tweens and teens have way too much downtime. So while they’re playing video games, scrolling through social media or taking a roadtrip, here are some fantastic options for them that cover a wide range of genres and themes.  Best Audiobooks for teens and tweens “The Harry Potter Series” by J.K. Rowling (narrated by Jim Dale) “The Hunger Games Trilogy” by Suzanne Collins (narrated by Carolyn McCormick) “The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series” by Rick Riordan (narrated by Jesse Bernstein) “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green (narrated by Kate Rudd) “The Maze Runner Trilogy” by James Dashner (narrated by Mark Deakins) “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak (narrated by Allan Co...

Xfinity’s Summer of Movies: Free and discounted entertainment and movie perks

August is here! While some Mile High Mamas are shifting their attention to back-to-school, the rest of us are eeking out every last minute of family fun this summer.  And there’s nothing better after a long, hot summer than snuggling up with the kiddos and discovering some new favorite movies. So, we’ve teamed up with Xfinity Rewards, Xfinity’s free customer appreciation program for their “Summer of Movies” promotion providing members access to dozens of free and discounted entertainment and movie perks, exclusive discounts at Universal Orlando, a Smart TV Giveaway and more!  Summer of Movies  5 Movies to Download and Keep, At No Cost Kicking off Xfinity’s “Summer of Movies,” every Monday, July 10 through August 13, rewards members will have access to an iconic movie title t...

Is my child ready for a cell phone? What every parent should consider

How do I know when my child is ready for a cell phone? As the mom of two teenagers, I believe in delay, delay, delay. In fact, neither of my kids had phones until they were in eighth grade and I wish I had waited even longer. Now, with options like Gabb Wireless, there are better protections for parents and kids.  When considering if your child is ready for a cell phone, here are some important factors to consider.  Is My Child Ready for a Cell Phone? Age and Maturity: Consider your child’s age and level of responsibility. Younger children may not need a full-fledged cell phone plan and might be better suited to a basic phone or a device with limited functionality. Usage Limits: Look for plans that allow you to set usage limits on talk time, text messaging, and data. This h...

How Comcast, local organizations are bridging the digital divide in Colorado

Access to high-speed internet and digital skills training is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, making  connectivity more important than ever. PBS12 recently took a closer look at how internet access is vital  to participating in an increasingly digital world in “Bridging the Digital Divide,” a program presented by  Comcast NBCUniversal. The program features interviews with several Denver-based organizations,  leaders, teachers, and parents about the importance of technology access and digital skills trainings.  Watch the full program below:  The 30-minute program shines a spotlight on the power of connectivity in Colorado, the importance of  digital equity, and what’s being done to close the digital divide in our communities.  “Digital equity is a...

Celebrating Women Visionaries for Women’s History Month

Throughout the year and especially during Women’s History Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to highlighting and sharing the stories of women who are building a better, more equitable world. This month, Comcast is highlighting Women Visionaries – generations of female trailblazers who have courageously changed the world through civil rights activism, entrepreneurship, community investment, entertainment, and more. Xfinity All month long, you can explore Xfinity’s curated collection of our favorite female-directed films and stories with strong women leads. Customers can access the destination by saying “Women’s History Month” into the Xfinity Voice Remote. Additionally, available exclusively on the Black Experience on Xfinity and Xumo is The Black Beauty Effect, a three-part docuserie...

YouTube Kids exposes toddlers to porn

It’s not easy being a parent these days. Trust me, I have two teenagers and I KNOW.  But what is especially disheartening to me is how online trolls are targeting even our youngest kids with pornography in places we think are safe. Case in point: YouTube Kids. Sure, there is lots of great content on there but did you know that there are videos on YouTube Kids that are animated and look really sweet in the beginning? Examples include animated knockoffs of Spiderman and Elsa stimulating sex acts, Peppa Pig drinking bleach and injecting it, Paw Patrol with suicidal themes and so much more. Watch a video about this here from Consent Parenting.              View this post on Instagram                   &n...