Back to School with Furiends

Posted by B.H.Butler on August 28, 2020 at 11:45 AM

It’s that all too familiar time of year again, with a somehow completely unfamiliar feeling. As parents and students begin to cope with a new school year, many will remain at home for at least the beginning of the term. Among other things, this means that students will be spending more and more time using computers and other smart devices for learning.

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How to Embrace Technology for a Healthy Lifestyle

Posted by Kyra Constam on July 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM

This blog post was originally published September 28, 2017 and has since been updated.

Nowadays, it’s pretty hard to avoid technology. When not staring at a screen for work, you might be glued to a smartphone. There are new studies and reports pretty regularly about the dangers of too much tech. It makes sense that you may want to get away from the constant presence of technology once and awhile. Taking a total break is certainly a viable option, but you can also use your plethora of electronics to your benefit. Don’t make technology the enemy: read on to learn just a few ways to use it to your advantage, perhaps in ways you may not have previously thought.

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Tips for Staying Sane in Isolation

Posted by B.H.Butler on May 13, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Surviving quarantine and social distancing seems simple enough but the danger of losing your sanity in the process is all too real. Given that most people don’t do well with confinement, it’s a good idea to have plans in place to mitigate the stir-crazy effects of social isolation. Here is our quick-tips list for how to do just that.

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