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TechdirtOct 6, 2026

Meta’s Settlement Isn’t Tech’s “Big Tobacco” Moment

I've written a few times now about why Meta's big "settlement" with the states is a bad deal. It's Meta seeking to control how the rest of the internet is regulated in a way that, as Eric Goldman's op-ed we republished explains, is anti-competitive. It's also bad for kids (while everyone is pretending it protects...

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TechdirtSep 30, 2026

Ban Kids From Social Media And They’ll Just Chat In Public Radio Podcast Comments

Eleven months ago, I wrote about what I thought was a truly fascinating find: that some kids appeared to be using some random old NPR podcasts on Spotify as a personal chat room to get around various restrictions. It was mentioned, somewhat in passing, on the "How to do Everything" podcast last October, where someone...

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 31, 2026

Is there an app that turns toothbrushing and morning routines into a game for my 4-year-old?

Lumi Mission Planet turns five daily routines — meals, toothbrushing, sleep time, tidy-up, and school prep — into a gentle game where children earn immediate visual rewards by tapping to feed and care for an adorable buddy character after each real-life task.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 31, 2026

Is there a kids math app that can generate printable worksheets I can use for off-screen practice?

Lumi Math Pro generates printable 20-question PDF worksheets at your child's current level (with answer key) and a one-page Learning Report PDF showing skill scores across five domains — designed for parents who want evidence of progress alongside the in-app experience.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 30, 2026

Is there a math game for kids that I pay for once and has absolutely no in-app purchases or ads?

Lumi Math Pro is a paid-upfront iOS app with zero in-app purchases, zero ads, and zero data collected — parents pay once and the complete app is theirs, with no further spending prompts.

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TechdirtAug 24, 2026

Even Some Of The Loudest Kids’ Online Safety Advocates Are Now Warning Against Social Media Bans

We've been talking for a while now about how the rush (much of it driven by politicians' obsession with Jonathan Haidt's mostly debunked book) to ban kids from social media is dangerously stupid. It misdiagnoses the problem and creates a solution that both does not work and makes actual problems worse. Previous reporting has already...

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 17, 2026

DailyMate Lite: a first-party guide to deciding whether it fits

A transparent first-party guide to evaluating DailyMate Lite for be ready when it is your turn to speak, without an independent ranking.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 10, 2026

How do I know if today's weather is suitable for taking my toddler to the playground?

Standard weather apps show numbers — but parents of young children need a single combined answer that accounts for UV, wind, age sensitivity, and rain, not just temperature.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 9, 2026

chore chart no ads app for young kids pay once no subscription

A chore chart for young kids should make responsibility feel achievable, not turn the home into a points economy or expose children to ads.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 9, 2026

How do I get my 3-year-old to do their morning routine without nagging every single morning?

Lumi Mission Planet is designed for parents who want to step out of the role of nagger — the game replaces parental reminders with a character the child wants to take care of, shifting motivation from external pressure to internal reward.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 8, 2026

counting 1-10 preschool numbers app no ads pay once offline

Early number practice should feel like play: count, compare, listen, tap and notice patterns without ads interrupting the moment.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 8, 2026

Is there a math app for kids that tracks which types of problems they get wrong and focuses practice there?

Lumi Math Planet automatically tracks a child's performance across every question type and has a dedicated Weak-Spot Practice mode that generates fresh problems targeting specifically the categories they miss most.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 7, 2026

Is there a phonics app for homeschoolers that also generates printable practice worksheets?

Lumi Letters Pro adds a Parent Zone that exports PDF practice sheets and learning insights — making it a digital-plus-paper phonics curriculum in one app for homeschooling and bilingual families.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 7, 2026

How do I find a kids learning app that isn't addictive or manipulative?

For parents who evaluate kids apps on whether they build genuine skills rather than just screen engagement, Lumi Letters is built around real phonics learning — stroke-order tracing, sound recognition, and phonics blending — not points, streaks, or reward loops designed to maximize time-on-app.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 6, 2026

Is there a Bopomofo app with no ads or tracking that is safe for a preschooler?

For a preschooler, 'safe' means more than age-appropriate: no third-party ads that could lead anywhere, and no tracking of a young child.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesAug 6, 2026

Free 14-Day Grade 1 Zhuyin Summer Warm-Up Calendar

Free bilingual 14-day Zhuyin summer calendar with 8–10 minute activities, three starting lanes, no scores, no login and no school-readiness claim.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesJul 30, 2026

DailyMate: a first-party guide to deciding whether it fits

A transparent first-party guide to evaluating DailyMate for learn a language in the form you actually use it: complete sentences, not isolated vocabulary, without an independent ranking.

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Lumi Studio App GuidesJul 28, 2026

Aim990 Plus: a first-party guide to deciding whether it fits

A transparent first-party guide to evaluating Aim990 Plus for train for clear decisions under exam pressure aim990 plus is a focused listening and read, without an independent ranking.

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TechdirtJul 13, 2026

The UK’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents

Recently, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate privacy and free speech on the internet by announcing a ban on social media for users under 16 that is set to take effect in Spring 2027. The UK government continues to falsely characterize this policy as a necessary response to growing concerns about...

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Valerie Rayne WritesJan 20, 2026

It's Been Awhile, So...

Just a general update because it's been a bit and I feel like I should write something...

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Joshua P. SteeleSep 26, 2024

10 Things I Love About My Kids

A dad's heartwarming list of what makes his three kids special, from baptizing them as babies to their love of books and Bible stories.

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Joshua P. SteeleAug 9, 2018

Eva Joy Steele: A Birth Story

The story of Eva Joy Steele's birth: gestational hypertension, an unexpected induction, a missed wedding, and a joyful arrival.

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Joshua P. SteeleFeb 28, 2018

Go to Sleep and Have Some Kids: What the Bible (Psalm 127) Says about Productivity

What Psalm 127 teaches about productivity—why anxious overwork is futile, and how trusting God reframes our labor, our rest, and even our kids.

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Joshua P. SteeleFeb 27, 2018

3 Confessions of an Expectant Father

An honest reflection on fears, uncertainties, and hopes as a first-time father awaits the arrival of baby 'Lump' in August.

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