We’ve just rounded the corner on the 10 month mark of our county schools being closed. With health metrics not being anywhere close to schools being able to reopen in our area and the first semester coming to a close quickly, parents everywhere are feeling fed up with online school, Managing screen time when school…
How to Teach High Schoolers Financial Literacy
This post is sponsored by Intuit When I was little, my bank issued passport-sized books that recorded deposits and withdrawals. I loved presenting it to the teller along with money received for my birthday, Christmas, or babysitting. It was always so satisfying to see the amount in my savings account increase with each deposit and…
6 Tips for Talking to Kids About the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Yesterday afternoon I sat on my couch watching the footage of the United States Capitol being overtaken by insurrectionists with my two teens. Along with the range of emotions, there were many questions. Today as we attempt unpack all that happened, your kids might want to talk about the events and what this means for…
7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year
A new year always feels like a fresh start and this year is no different. While some things will remain the same, it’s nice to feel hopeful about what may be in 2021. 7 Tech Resolutions for the New Year As you open a blank calendar for 2021, create a vision board, and cherish your…
How to Encourage Your Child to Become a STEM Star at Home
As a mom of 2 high school engineering students, I’m often asked what I did to foster their love of STEM. Honestly, there was nothing I didn’t do! I’ve always encouraged my kids curiosity, challenged them to think differently about the world, and been supportive of their ideas. Today I’m honored to share a guest…
Sumdog Provides Online Personalized Math & Spelling Practice for Ages 5-14
This post is sponsored by Sumdog Our kids have been attending school virtually for months and the novelty of learning online is long gone. With little light at the end of the tunnel that gives us hope that school will resume fully in-person this spring, we’re concerned. We’re increasingly concerned about our kids’ mental health,…
13 Must-Haves to Level Up Your Work from Home Office
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. We’ve been working from home for months now. If you’re still just getting by, it’s time to level up your work from home office! Before COVID and my return to…
6 Tips for Preserving Your Family’s Mental Health This Holiday Season
This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. As the first quarter of our new virtual school year was winding down, I assigned an Exit Question as a way to check in with…
How to Stream Safely to Have a Tech Savvy Holiday
This post is sponsored by StreamSafely.com As we approach the holidays, kids of all ages are wishing for a cell phone, laptop upgrade, or the hottest new gaming devices. If you have safety concerns about bringing these devices into your home, you’re not alone! Concerns about how to keep them safe on their phones, when…
10 Best Gifts for Gadget Lovers
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. There’s never any shortage of shiny new gadgets but figuring out exactly what you need can be absolutely mind boggling. This year’s Best Gifts for Gadget Lovers includes new gadgets…
