This post is sponsored by Logitech When coronavirus closed schools last March, teachers transitioned to emergency schooling then reimagined teaching spaces for virtual learning in the fall. This spring many school systems are preparing to re-open and educators are rethinking instruction again. The setups we created at home worked for all-virtual instruction, but the requirements…
What My Biracial Teen Wants You to Know About Anti-Asian Racism
“I’m going to read your post about ways to stop Asian hate,” my 17 year old daughter, Emily, told me late one night this past weekend. The next morning I woke up to a series of texts that shared her struggles with anti-Asian racism as a biracial teen. As a family, we’ve always talked about…
6 Things You Can Do to Stop Asian Hate Right Now
I am Asian- Chinese, to be specific. The rise in violence, discrimination, and xenophobia against fellow Asians around the country over the past year has been terrible. This week’s Atlanta shooting by a domestic terrorist who “was fed up, at the end of his rope” and “had a bad day” is absolutely horrific. If you’ve…
YouTube Supervised Experiences Provide Safer Exploration for Tweens
As adults, we love YouTube for the multitude of varied content but as parents, we’ve been concerned about our kids’ safety. We’ve trusted the YouTube Kids app to keep them safe for years. But if your tween or teen is growing up and out the kids app, YouTube supervised experiences is a new option that…
Explore Camps Virtually with Family Summer Fun Virtual Expo (w free tickets)
For a second summer in a row, the pandemic is making it difficult for parents to plan for summer. Vacations, camp experiences, and other hallmarks of summer fun might be in limbo until we know what our kids can do safely. If you’re looking for options and want to start thinking about what socially distant…
Why Lighthouse Parents Are the Best Parents
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication Tiger moms, lawnmower dads, and helicopter parents. Many phrases describe the types of parents in the world. I’ve never felt that any of them describe me until hearing about lighthouse parents. What is a lighthouse parent? It’s the best parenting style! I’m the…
Why Goal Setting is More Important Than Ever & How to Help Our Kids
This post is sponsored by Classroom Champions For nearly 12 months, the pandemic has changed our lives dramatically. The way we work, shop, and socialize has been altered while our kids long for in-person school like they’re used to. Some days we’re thriving and other days we’re holding on by a thread, barely surviving. Our…
How We Can Teach Teens to Be Safe Winter Drivers
As I’m sitting here writing this post, sleet is hitting my window and instantly sticking to the sidewalks and roads. The below freezing temperatures and slippery conditions are not ideal driving conditions but serve as a teachable moment to teach teens to be safe winter drivers. Teens love the independence of driving but it can…
How Minecraft Teaches Kids About Social Justice Movements
First Minecraft’s Uncensored Library gave censored journalists freedom in the virtual world and then let kids vote on important issues through Build the Vote. Now through Lessons in Good Trouble, Minecraft teaches kids about social justice movements around the world. Lessons in Good Trouble aims to share how global social justice movements influenced positive changes…
How to Send a Last Minute Valentine Gift Instantly with Punchbowl
I used to be so organized and then the pandemic hit. These days I feel like I’m winning at life if I remember to pick up a card during my occasional shopping trips AND put it in the mail to arrive sort ofon time. I love being thoughtful but since I’m so forgetful these days,…
