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Toddler Techies: Disconnect to Reconnect

Men have become the tools of their tools. – ThoreauLike many parents, I am trying to get my head around the confusing issues surrounding technology and kids.Questions like: Whats happening in your childs developing brain and how does technology affect that development? Is it true we are creating a new society of socially awkward children whose best friend is their iPad? Is it fact that children who play more on their tablets …

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How Six Has Blossomed: Interview with Jenna von Oy

Jenna von Oy doesnt talk fast any more, as her character Six from the hit 1990s television show Blossom was once famous for. There is nothing fast-paced about her life in Nashville these days. How can you move fast when you have a little baby attached to your hip 24 hours a day?

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How to Home School Your Kids

Whether a school is not equipped to deal with the special needs of your child or you just aren’t happy with the school choices in your area, home schooling is an option. It is a challenge and a large time commitment, so you should think seriously about it before making the decision. Laws on homeschooling vary by state, with some states being more “friendly” for home schoolers. This doesn’t mean that you have to move–you just need to make sure that you home school your child in accordance with local laws.