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Read more about the article S5 E18 | Living as a Person in a Technological World with Andy Crouch

S5 E18 | Living as a Person in a Technological World with Andy Crouch

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:May 3, 2022
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How do we reclaim personhood and relationships in a technological world? Andy Crouch, author of The Life We’re Looking For, talks with me about technology and what it means to…

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Read more about the article 5 Sure Signs of Middle Age
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5 Sure Signs of Middle Age

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 27, 2021
  • Post category:Family/Parenting
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5 sure signs of middle age: —Our teenagers tuck me into bed every night. —Comfort matters so much more than fashion. —Our kids provide regular advice on how to be…

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Read more about the article Waiting and Sharing and Parenting
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Waiting and Sharing and Parenting

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:October 23, 2021
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“I really need my own laptop for school.” I’m not going to name which child uttered these words, because they each feel the same way. They feel that they need…

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Read more about the article Have a Frustrating and Boring Summer!

Have a Frustrating and Boring Summer!

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 5, 2021
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“So you want me to be frustrated, and Dad wants me to be bored?!? That sounds fun.” Yes, a boring summer! These were Marilee’s words last night when I was…

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Read more about the article A Day of Unlimited Screen Time

A Day of Unlimited Screen Time

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:April 4, 2020
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Our household treated the first week of school closure due to COVID-19 as spring break, per our schools’ instruction. The kids asked for a day of unlimited screen time, and…

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Read more about the article Penny’s Gift of Encouragement is a Gift to Me

Penny’s Gift of Encouragement is a Gift to Me

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:March 20, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family
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Penny's gift of encouragement is a joy to receive! I received some disappointing news this week (unrelated to the coronavirus) and took out my phone to send my husband—Peter Becker—a…

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Read more about the article In Their Own Words: Penny and William on Technology

In Their Own Words: Penny and William on Technology

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 5, 2019
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In their own words! Penny and William have some things to say about children and families and technology. Most of our kids’ friends have some sort of personal electronic device…

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