How Using Smart Technology Can Improve Premiums on Your Car Insurance
With car insurance premiums often becoming a significant part of your monthly expenses, it’s natural to look for ways to cut costs. One of the most effective ways to lower your premiums today is through the use of smart technology. As more insurance companies adopt telematics-based policies, drivers now have the chance to use their driving habits to lower their premiums. pexels What is telematics insurance...
11 Surprising Ways to Make Your Teens Smarter
Have you ever found yourself asking: “How on earth can I help this baffling, brilliant human being that is my teen reach their full intellectual potential?” Most of us teen parents have because, of course, we want our kids to be as successful as possible, but how do we make it happen? What can we do to help them to be the best they can be? Here are some surprising things that will help you to help your teen be smarter Photo by Photo...
How to support your child’s gaming hobby
Supporting your children in a hobby you don’t understand is challenging, especially if the activity carries inherent risks to their health and safety. However, just as watching a football match can teach you the rules and reveal the joy it inspires, researching and participating in gaming will show you how to spot and avoid potential issues and provide valuable opportunities for connection. 1. Understand the gaming landscape Just...
We said we’d never write another Mother’s Day Gift Guide. And we didn’t.
I wrote the below back in 2020 – and I meant it. We have never again featured a buying guide for Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day for that matter). It’s still as true today as it was five years ago (though I only own one teen now, No.1 son has lived in America for a few years, and the middle two won’t be here on Mother’s Day as one works weekends and one has a girlfriend elsewhere). So I thought...
Leading by Example: Creating Better Habits for Your Teen
Teenagers are highly observant, and they often mirror the behaviors that they see in their home. If you want them to make healthy choices, develop self-discipline, and build strong values, then your actions need to reflect the ones that you want them to take. Consistency is key; if you encourage healthy eating but regularly indulge in junk food, your teen will notice the contradiction in this. Aligning your actions with your words...
Teaching Teens to Drive Green: Why Leasing an Electric Vehicle (EV) is a Smart Start
Teenagers expand their horizons via various means, one of which is learning to drive. This milestone unlocks a world of trip possibilities, days out with friends, and first-journey experiences. But what if we could take this particular rite of passage a step further by adding an eco-friendly layer? Indeed, teaching teens to opt for greener alternatives using Electric Vehicles (EVs) at their earliest driving stages has myriad benefits....