{"id":41738,"date":"2023-12-31T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=41738"},"modified":"2023-12-26T13:02:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T20:02:09","slug":"national-park-passes-smartphone-gloves-tech-hygiene-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/national-park-passes-smartphone-gloves-tech-hygiene-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"National park passes\/Smartphone gloves\/Tech hygiene for kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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National park passes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The US National Park Service offers various passes to all its parks, including a $80 lifetime pass for seniors<\/a> over 62, and a $10 lifetime military\/veteran pass<\/a>. They also will issue a FREE pass for any current 4th grader<\/a> and\/or anyone with permanent disabilities<\/a>. Subtle reminder that national parks are one of America\u2019s best ideas. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smartphone gloves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I bought these gloves<\/a> for a relative who lives in New England. The forefinger and thumb have touchscreen-sensitive pads on them, so you can use your phone or tablet without removing the gloves. They look nice and are inexpensive. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech hygiene for kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Camille Hartsell<\/a>, my colleague and research librarian,  put together this helpful guide titled “Tech stuff for Ten-yr-olds<\/a>“. Her detailed write-up includes the specific devices her kid uses, how they are used, apps allowed and settings put in place. It\u2019s both thoughtful and thorough, and a useful resource for any parent seeking strategies for regulating their child’s screen time. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple strategy for cleaning\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The next time you have a big mess to clean up try \u201cthe pile method\u201d<\/a>. The pile method is when you collect all the stuff that needs to be put away in one giant pile, and then sort those things \u2014 like with like \u2014 into smaller piles, and put those piles away one by one. At first it felt counterintuitive to make one giant mess, but it really does speed up the process and it\u2019s so satisfying to be efficient and tidy. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifesaving water trick<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This simple trick by Coach Mike Nitro<\/a> shows you how to use your pants as a life preserver. It could save your life if you fall overboard into deep water with your clothes on. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 little ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Housel compiled a list of ideas<\/a> \u201cthat help explain how the world works.\u201d Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n