Have you experienced a family dinner when it seems like the kids are more thankful for their phones than their family? With kids glued to their apps, screens, texts, and videos, we’ve finally reached the modern equivalent of that age-old parenting adage, “Be seen but not heard.” Now our kids are both not seen and not heard. Is that what we want for the dinner table? Is that the family tradition we want to leave them? In our 24/7 world where everything is so convenient, so easy, and … [Read more...]
Online Safety Tips for Your Kids
My daughter started 2nd grade last week. It's amazing how fast time has gone by. My daughter is 7 going on 14 - or that's what it seems most days. She loves her Kindle, her iPad, and now she carries around an old smart phone of mine. I haven't given her a cell plan; she asks quite frequently but 7 seems too young. Did you know most kids get their first phone between the ages of 8-12? This fall she'll be turning 8 and I won't be surprised if she asks for a smart phone of her own. We've been … [Read more...]
Language Learning for Toddlers!
This is a sponsored post for Kadho. All opinions are mine alone. My son has far surpassed his age group in the ability to speak and communicate. It's amazing to see the differences in both of my children. My daughter was much further behind. Many people have mentioned that second children pick up words and sentences more quickly than first. Whether that is true or not, I am happy that we have been able to communicate with him without too much frustration. The exciting language … [Read more...]
Walmart Best Plans: Keeping Track of the Memories
This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MyDataMyWay #CollectiveBias Life with two kids is never dull. I am frequently tired and even more frequently frustrated. Two is a hard age to parent, isn't it? I forget if it was this hard with my daughter. Boys are just plain different. But, I wouldn't have it any other way. No matter where I am, I always have my essentials - wipes, extra pull-up diaper, wallet, lip gloss, … [Read more...]
Multitasking with Technology: HP Envy Touchsmart Laptop
Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Is there a gamer in your family? If so then you know and understand the necessity for an AMD FX series laptop. The HP ENVY TouchSmart laptop provides extreme performance of AMD’s most powerful mobile processer to deliver exceptional Gaming and Entertainment experience– the AMD FX Special Edition APU. So you can please the gamer in the … [Read more...]
Mom’s the Work! — Creating a Great Blogging Office
source Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but let’s face it, it can be isolating. It’s little wonder then that a rising number of women are turning to the world of blogging. If you'd like to start your very own blog from home, take a look at these tips for creating a great blogging office. Choose a quiet space Blogging requires concentration, so when you’re setting up your home office, look for a quiet space away from noise and distractions. If possible, steer clear of … [Read more...]
Inspire Kids to Learn (with technology!)
Both of my kids love great apps for the iPad. It wasn't until recently that my two year old showed interested in preschool games and now he gets on the iPad daily to play a game or two and he loves dancing to music. I love having it during church service; it really keeps him quiet and occupied. What a time we are living in! Two year old's learning, through creativity, with technology. What ways do you inspire kids to learn? Disney Imagicademy Disney Imagicademy is a new technology based … [Read more...]
