Microsoft is opening it’s 94th store in Miami tomorrow and I had the opportunity sit down with the store manager and the general manager of communications strategy for an in-depth conversation. Throughout both interviews it became clear that the focus of Microsoft stores is to teach parents, tweens and the community they serve. Microsoft Store… [Read More]
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How Microsoft is Solving Your Parenting Tech Problems
Disclaimer: Los Tweens attended a product demo and has been offered a tablet for review use. All opinions expressed are our own. We talk over and over again about how difficult it is to parent in the age of technology. There is nothing easy about parenting a generation of children who don’t know what it’s… [Read More]
[For Teens] Young Hollywood Rock the "People's Choice Awards 2016" Red Carpet
This past January 6th, The Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles was sizzling with the “People Choice Awards” 2016, which was transmitted by CBS. These are one of our favorite award shows because, like the name implies, the winners are chosen by you – the people! Below are celebrity teen faves looking cute, pretty and stylish…. [Read More]
#GivingTuesday: 11 Companies that will Give Back
In the last week before #GivingTuesday, on December 1, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, families and individuals around the country are making final preparation for a huge variety of activities that encourage and celebrate giving. #GivingTuesday activities are taking place around the world on December 1. Eleven countries and two regions have brought the movement to… [Read More]
8 Stylish African American Tweens & Teens in the BET Awards 2015 Red Carpet
This year’s BET Awards, which every year celebrates African Americans in music, acting and other fields of entertainment, included stellar new talent 18 and under. Because we LOVE awards shows, red carpets and of course, teens & tweens, here we include a roundup of the eight rising stars that rocked last night’s red carpet in the Microsoft… [Read More]
Who's 'Really' Reading Your Tween's Emails?
Does your tween have an email account or are you considering allowing them to create one? Between the ages of 7 and 12, children become proficient readers, writers and technology users. It has become almost a given that tweens have email addresses. And while parents may have put in place the proper safety nets to… [Read More]
Parenting: Tips for keeping kids safe online
Published By Amy Buckman via ABCLocal Feb. 21, 2012 (WPVI) — My sons Billy, who’s in 10th grade, and Micah, who’s in 5th, both go online to do homework. Billy says he uses his school-issued laptop, “Mainly for schoolwork and getting my homework done,” but admits that sometimes he goes on Facebook as… [Read More]