Hello Reader,

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Welcome to the August edition of The Family Home Tech Bulletin!

I'm Evan Glenn, and I'm genuinely thrilled to have you here as part of our growing community.

As summer wraps up and we start thinking about backpacks and new routines, it's also the perfect time to give our digital lives a quick check-up.

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Spotlight: August Digital Check-up: Getting Back to Basics for Everyone

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Even if you don't have children heading back to school, August is often a time when routines shift and we prepare for the fall. It's a great opportunity for everyone to reset digital habits and ensure safety. For those with kids, school is just around the corner, and that means new devices, more screen time, and a whole new set of online activities for our kids. It's vital to prepare them for their digital school journey just as much as their physical one.

• Device Check: Are those tablets, laptops, and phones updated and secure? Do they have strong passwords or passcodes?
• Screen Time Schedules: With homework and online learning, now's a great time to talk about new screen time routines that balance learning with downtime.
• Online Rules Refresher: Remind your kids about talking to strangers online, thinking before they click, and what to do if they see something uncomfortable.

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Featured Read: Teaching Kids Digital Safety

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If you haven't read it yet, my latest blog post, "Teaching Kids Digital Safety: Your Guide to Confident Digital Parenting," shares practical strategies and "fresh techniques" you won't find everywhere. It's a must-read as you prepare for the school year.

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Read the Full Post & Empower Your Digital Parenting! ​ Blog Post

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Quick Tip: "The Digital Lunchbox"

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Just like you pack a healthy lunch, think about packing a "healthy digital lunchbox" for your kids' devices. This means:

• Only essential apps for school.
• Privacy settings double-checked on any new school-related platforms.
• A clear understanding of how to report cyberbullying or anything suspicious they encounter.

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Understanding the Big Picture: The 8 Simple Steps to Digital Confidence

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Ready to zoom out and see the whole map for digital well-being? My core philosophy is built around 8 Simple Steps to Digital Confidence and Well-Being. This foundational blog post gives you the complete overview of how to balance tech time, protect your privacy, secure your accounts, and so much more. It's your roadmap to mastering your family's entire digital life.

8 Simple Steps to Digital Confidence and Well-Being ​ Read Now

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Quick Tip: Digital Disaster Preparedness - The 3-2-1 Backup Rule!

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We prepare for all kinds of disasters in life, but what about a digital one? Imagine losing all your precious photos, videos, and important documents in an instant!

My best advice for truly safeguarding your memories is the simple 3-2-1 Backup Strategy:

• 3 copies of your important data (your original, plus two backups).
• 2 different types of media (like your computer + an external drive + cloud storage).
• 1 copy offsite (somewhere completely separate from your home, like a friend's house or secure cloud).

This simple yet powerful approach helps ensure your digital memories are safe even if the unexpected happens. It's like insurance for your digital life!

What's Coming Next at Family Home Tech...

We're always working on new ways to help you master your digital world. Keep an eye out for upcoming articles on topics like navigating screen time battles and understanding online privacy settings. Plus, more valuable printables are always in the works!

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The TECHSAFE Family Toolkit

Ready for the full roadmap to digital confidence? This Bulletin and the free kit are powerful steps! For a complete, comprehensive guide to mastering your family's entire digital home, explore the full TECHSAFE Family Toolkit.

This workbook provides simple, strong ways to protect your family's digital life. And you can write in it and keep your own notes!

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$49.99 THE TECHSAFE FAMILY TOOLKIT ​ Now Available In Paperback! I'm incredibly excited to announce that The TECHSAFE Family Toolkit is now officially available in its beautiful softcover workbook format on Amazon! ​ Purchase Paperback Here

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Thanks again for being part of the Family Home Tech community. Here's to a safer, healthier, and more connected digital life!

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