Julie Jargon is the Family & Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, writing weekly about the impact of technology on family life. During her years as a beat reporter, she covered restaurant and food companies such as Starbucks, McDonald's, Papa John's and Kraft.
Many parents are taping themselves as they discipline their children and posting the videos on TikTok to teach them a lesson. Some videos are staged, some aren’t—and both have the potential for harm unlike that of off-screen punishment.
People worry that hearing aids make them look old, but ‘hearables’—using AI and smartphone apps for amplification and customization—could easily be mistaken for earbuds.
There is hope for parents during remote and hybrid learning in the form of problem solvers and virtual tutors.
Financial and education tech companies are trying to teach young investors how to enter the market with long-term strategies beyond gaming the daily ups and downs.
Your family filing cabinet is probably stuffed with old utility bills, medical records and tax returns. Here’s what you need to save, and what you can scan or shred.
Covid-19 has made the isolation of early motherhood worse for most women, and moms groups on social media are often less than supportive. Several apps are trying to create a safer space for new moms
With more school districts around the country requiring students to keep cameras on during remote learning, many teens and parents feel relief and educators see positive results in grades and participation.
With children spending more time than ever playing videogames during the pandemic, parents have nagging concerns about the effects on developing minds, and researchers are examining the nuances.
Shielding children from inappropriate online content and interactions can feel like a losing battle, but there are ways to prepare kids so they’ll know what to do when they see it.
Scammers targeting seniors are thriving in the pandemic. Older Americans reported fraud losses of $388 million through the third quarter of 2020, a 23% increase—but there are ways to safeguard assets.
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