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Smartphones and Kids: Worth the Wait
I grew up in the technology boom, fascinated by all the latest and greatest things from accessible cell phones to Friendster (totally dating myself) – and have loved every second of it. My personal and professional lives have been forever changed by the evolution of technology, and I’m thrilled that my kids will have access […]
From ‘A’ to ‘Z’: Our Roundup of Essential Spelling Practice Apps
Boost your child’s spelling! Explore top spelling practice apps for all ages. Make learning fun & effective today.
Pack Lunches with Ease: Your Guide to Stress-Free Meal Prep
Master stress free lunches! Learn to plan, prep & pack easy, kid-approved meals. Reduce morning rush & food waste.
Turn Your Child’s Art Into a Beautiful Memory Book
My eldest daughter is now in Kindergarten and the preschool days are behind her. Sniff, sniff. I kept every scribble, every restaurant coloring place mat, every Froot Loop necklace in a box. A BIG box. I love her art! I celebrate her art! Someday I’ll have to give that giant box to her, plus another 10, full of elementary school art. And then there is the awkward junior high art… and those boxes will most likely sit in her garage until she has to tearfully throw them all away because she’s moving to an apartment in New York. SO sad.
The Gift Of Play
When my siblings and I were kids growing up in Washington DC in the 1970s, afterschool activities meant playing kickball or exploring Battery Kemble Park with a few dozen other elementary school children, unsupervised by adults. Christmas presents for the luckiest families meant toys, books and stuffed animals. We never saw a flash card or […]