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For a lot of families, technology is maybe not a way of life but the glue that holds everything together. 

There's your kid's Instagram feed you follow to see what they're up to. There's your school's online network you check for homework and grades. There's the mapping app that gets you to your kids' playdates. And then there are the regular old texts from your kids that say “hi Mom” and let you know all is well.