highly rated drones contain everything
you need to get a young enthusiast up
and flying in minutes.
Parents should be prepared to edu-
cate themselves on safety, regulations,
and guidelines before purchasing a
drone. As one site puts it, it’s not just
“buy and fly.” With that in mind, the
drones recommended above are smaller
devices with a limited range, as well as
a reduced flight time as compared to
larger, more expensive models. These
are perfect for beginners!
There is no official age for when
children should begin learning about
drones. The general consensus from
the research I conducted online is eight
years old with parental supervision is a
good starting point. I would encourage
any parent who is considering a drone
purchase to read more at http://bit.
ly/2D43xJ0. The site provides guidance
on safety and best practices when flying
a drone.
Fortnight
Fortnight has managed to work its
way into the last three Raising Digital
Kids columns. That is a testament to
how popular the game is at the moment.
Fortnight uses seasons to introduce new
challenges, costumes, equipment, char-
acters, and other enhancements.
Each new season encourages play-
ers to buy a ten dollar Battle Pass to ac-
cess the updates. In 2018, there were a to-
tal of six seasons. Creative gifters could
consider making a “Battle Pass Basket”
for the Fortnight player in their life. Start
by purchasing six $10 gift cards for the
correct gaming system (Xbox, Playsta-
tions, Switch or PC). From there, you
could arrange them in a box or basket
with a Fortnight T-shirt or something
similar. The recipient would have the
$10 needed to purchase a Battle Pass
for each new Fortnight season for all
of 2019. This idea works well for those
looking for a gift that keeps on giving.
The age-old adage of “It’s the
thought that counts” gets thrown around
during the holidays like snowballs on the
first snow. Most children are thankful for
presents, regardless of the contents. Us-
ing the list above might get you the over
the top, genuine reaction that every gift
giver craves. Happy shopping!!
Non-checking
Youth Inline
Hockey League
Boys and Girls
ages 8 to 18
All skill levels welcome!!
Spring Session runs every Saturday
JANUARY 12 to APRIL 13
at the EPIC Center in Williamsville
Proper game play and good sportsmanship are
stressed in competitive yet family friendly atmosphere!
Visit us at www.BuffaloWarriors.org
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Mike Daugherty is a husband, father of
three young children, author, speaker,
Google Innovator, and possible Star-
bucks addict. He is a certified educa-
tional technology leader who has served
in a variety of roles through his eigh-
teen-year career in public education.
Currently, Mike is the Director of Tech-
nology for the Chagrin Falls Exempted
Village School district in Northeast
Ohio. As an IT director he has developed
creative, well thought out solutions that
positively impact teaching and learning.
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