STEM seems to be a topic that more and more parents are becoming aware of. It’s understandable given the high…
If you’ve been asking yourself “what is STEM?” you aren’t alone. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is an acronym…
Coding is increasingly becoming a crucial element of a child’s education. Parents understandably are looking for different ways to help…
As someone who writes code for a living I can say it is sometimes the best job in the world.…
If your child has been wanting to learn how to code in Python, or if you want to encourage the…
One of the best parts about being a parent is watching children learn something new. For me one of those…
Our world is dominated by social media. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to many of us. Think about your…
Technology has done a lot to make our lives easier. From instant communication to being able to find an answer…
In today’s digital era anyone can post any type of content online at any time. With a bit of strategy…
One of the best things about kids is that they are up to try anything. It’s no secret that some…
No parent wants to hear that their child is being bullied. Today parents have to worry about more than a…
Keeping our kids safe is one of the most important jobs we have as parents. Traditionally we though of safety…
Never before have the people of the world been more connected. Technology allows us to call, video chat, message, and…
Here at Nerdy Dads we talk a lot about technology and kids. Many articles focus on how to introduce children…
One of the joys of having kids is seeing them learn something new. A young mind gaining new knowledge because…
Children’s use of technology can be a dividing subject. Some parents prefer to use technology at home as much as…
Time for some truth, folks. Being a parent is tough and that is doubly true now that everyone is working…
You may have heard about virtual private networks (VPNs) and wondered if your family could benefit from using one. VPNs…
As our society started to modernize, we started to find new, different ways to make the most out of new…
Many technological devices and applications can be used in multiple ways and for either good or bad reasons. If you’re…
With many schools resuming classes virtually the challenges of remote learning for students are becoming clear for many parents. As…
As parents our worst fear is that some harm comes to our child. While we can protect them physically our…
Today many parents must grapple with the fact that their kids know more about technology than they do. On the…
With the fall semester in full swing many parents may notice something different this year. Namely that their kitchen table…
As a parent it’s natural to want to take every opportunity to help your children improve. Once such opportunity emerges…
It’s the age of Alexa, Nest, Ring, Echo and countless other smart devices. With more devices than I can list…
The question of whether to monitor your child’s online activity can be a tough one. Many factors are at play.…
You’ve probably heard about the importance of using strong passwords before. It’s an IT guys favorite thing to go on…
Discussing healthy family screen time is kinda like talking about limiting your chocolate ice cream intake. You know it’s probably…
As a parent you want your kids to have every advantage. As a Nerdy Dad that means ensuring your kids…
I apologize in advance to any English teacher that may read this post. This isn’t meant as a replacement for…
You may have heard of developments in the maker movement over the past few years. The maker movement brings together…
Programming is a highly useful skill for your children to learn, regardless of the career path they pursue in the…
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It should come as no surprise that technology continues to eat the world. It seems that a day can’t go…
Think about a classroom. If you are like most adults who attended school in the US you are likely envisioning…
Now more than any time in history, we must teach our children about the importance of safety, both online and…
An involved father promotes his children’s growth and strength. Research studies show that supportive and affectionate fathers affect a child’s…
It took a pandemic to realize how important a role technology plays in our lives. That life is actually very…