Do your kids love to play with your computer as much as mine? Do they commonly rename your files and threaten to erase important documents? Mine do! Little Miss Techie inadvertently rearranges bookmarks trying to visit Clifford in his online world. Captain Computer climbs into my chair and commonly finds keystroke combinations that do wonders…
Hey DC Metro Readers: Refurbished Computer Tomorrow- Saturday, March 1!
Having just written about price being a factor to consider in my previous post (Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations), it would be unfair of me not to share with DC Metro readers that the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations (IFT) will hold a sale of student-refurbished computers this Saturday, March…
Computer Time Versus Play Time
Little Miss Techie’s computer arrived this week. Now that it is here, there are so many more issues that I have besides it just taking over my precious Mommy Desk. The Mommy Desk/Future Home of the Computer is located in our home’s main hub. Conveniently located by our kitchen and living room, it is in…
Falling in Love Again
I’m in love. It sings to me, makes me laugh, and is a source of constant entertainment. It is bright, sleek, gorgeous, and thin. I have it just where I want it… in the palm of my hand. And as much as I love Tech Savvy Daddy, no it isn’t him. It is my brand…
Website of the Week- Jacquie Lawson’s Fab eCards
As a mom, I attempt to do it ALL each and every day. I’m organized. I am the master multi-tasker. I run my household like it is my job. Well it is my job. Anyways… One of the things that I continually fail to do is remember to send cards to close friends on their…
Tech Savvy Daddy’s Computer Purchase Considerations
From Jessica of DC: Our 4 1/2 year old has had an old laptop for a couple years and we are considering getting her a new computer. If you were going to get a child a new computer what would your considerations be? Good question, Jessica! Purchasing a computer isn’t always easy and buying a…
Reader Mail Monday: Considerations for Buying a New Computer
From Jessica of DC: Our 4 1/2 year old has had an old laptop for a couple years and we are considering getting her a new computer. If you were going to get a child a new computer what would your considerations be? Check back tomorrow when I’ll introduce Tech Savvy Daddy who will lend…
Introducing Captain Computer
Name: Captain Computer Age: 18 months Sibling: Little Miss Techie Interests: dogs, anything with buttons (including keyboards, telephones, and remotes), construction equipment, climbing Favorite activities: running to the window to watch firetrucks scream by, learning new words, listening to stories, playing with his big sister, climbing on Tech Savvy Mama’s desk to get at any…
Dear Anonymous…
anonymous said… Everyone I know who really knows something about computers (ie, people with PhDs in the sciences) wants to keep kids this young away from them and encourage reading instead. Dear Anonymous, As a new blogger just starting out, I have been overwhelmed with the response to this site. The support has been tremendous….
Website of the Week- Clifford Interactive Stories and Games
Little Miss Techie loves the fact that she has her own folder of bookmarked links. She bounces around between a bunch of different websites which of course have been pre-screened by her Tech Savvy Mama. (Pre-screened? Yes, I’m that kind of mom. Not the overbearing type, just the kind that doesn’t want her child exposed…
