This past weekend at Blogalicious, I bowled for More Birthdays with the American Cancer Society.. Bowling? Birthdays? Cancer? Yes. What seems like an odd combination was a fun way to celebrate life by staying active and healthy while honoring those that inspire us to create a world with more birthdays and less cancer. For me,…
Comcast Xfinity Election Central for 2012 Presidential Debate Coverage
The 2012 presidential debates start tonight and if you haven’t been following the campaign too closely, it’s not too late to catch up on the issues as you decide which candidate to vote for this November. Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers can revisit past campaign coverage through Election Central to view video content, live coverage, and…
Your Teen’s First Cell Phone: 5 Things to Discuss
When your tween or teen is ready for their first cell phone, how can you make sure that they are knowledgeable about the risks and rewards that come with having a mobile device? Earlier this month I was invited to speak to a middle school Girl Scout troop about cell phones and our conversation was…
Record favorite shows remotely with Comcast DVR Manager
The fall hottest shows are coming back with brand new episodes and with Comcast Xfinity, you can always be sure to catch your favorites thanks to DVR Manager from Comcast Digital Cable. DVR Manager makes it easy to schedule your DVR recordings from anywhere. This convenient feature allows you to schedule recordings on your Comcast DVR…
Do your kids need a cell phone? Consider when and why
One of the questions I’m often asked is “At what age should I buy my child a cell phone?” There’s no magic age at which kids need a cellphone. The decision is one that requires conversation and careful consideration because every family is different. Even though mobile phones are the #1 form of communication for…
YourNeighborhoodToyStore.org: Parent resource for the best toys from neighborhood toy stores
As parents, we always want the best for our kids whether we’re looking at schools, experiences, food we’re putting on the table, electronics, or toys. It can be hard to keep up with new products entering the space but it doesn’t have to be if you know where to look. The American Specialty Toy Retailing…
Karoo Leverages Technology for Parent and Caregiver Communication
80% of parents request regular updates from caregivers. With the average parent receiving 3 texts per day, 2 Facebook updates, along with 2 emails each day from their caregiver, wouldn’t it be easier to have this information in one place rather than scattered across various platforms? Karoo is a new free app from Care.com helps…
Authors, Video Games & Cheetah Cubs: 3 Free Things to Do in DC This Weekend
DC readers…What are you doing this weekend? There’s always so much to choose from in our area that the problem is selecting the things that are just right for your family! Here are some of the free things in Washington, D.C. that we’re looking forward to doing this weekend and before the month ends! What:…
Consequences of Texting While Driving: Powerful Video to Share
Texting while driving is never ok. It takes the average user 5 seconds to complete and text a phone and while that may seem like a short time, in that short time any number of things can happen. September 19 was designated as national No Text on Board Pledge Day. I may be a day…
5 Ways to Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day
Since September 19, 2013 marks the tenth anniversary of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, why not celebrate with all things pirate! Here are 5 ways you can celebrate in true pirate fashion! Start by learning the lingo. The International Talk Like a Pirate Day site features the basics and also advanced pirate vocabulary along with…
