The start of spring creates a desire for a fresh start but do you take the time to spring clean your digital life at the beginning of the season? Resetting passwords, digitizing important papers, backing up files, and purging your home of new technology aren’t things that take a long time but do make a…
Join Me to Talk Social Media Wellness with Author Ana Homayoun
I am being compensated for hosting the We Are Teachers Facebook Live with Ana Homayoun but was not required to write this post. Amazon affiliate links are included. Social media has the power to connect us, propel movements like #NationalSchoolWalkout and #MarchforOurLives, serve as entertainment, but it can also feel addictive and overwhelming. We know…
Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids About YouTube Content
We know the days of family members counting down the minutes sit down to watch a favorite show together are long gone. The ability to stream, record and view shows later, and access content on YouTube has forever changed the way we watch but as centrally placed televisions have been replaced with individual devices, do…
Why You Need to Set Up YouTube Parental Controls
With YouTube in the news so much recently, it’s tempting to cut kids off from the content they love but what does that really accomplish? Our kids will always find a way to sneak the content we don’t want them to access. Instead, take some time to get acquainted, or reacquainted, with YouTube parental controls….
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Garage Feature Teaches Basic Programming
If you’re wondering what in the world makes Nintendo Labo worth the $70-80 for cardboard gaming accessories, I have 3 words for you: Toy-Con Garage. I admit that I was curious about Labo when it was first announced but not completely sold until Thomas and I got some hands-on time with it last month during…
Helping Our Kids Advocate for Gun Control
If you ever had doubts about the youth of America, solidarity shown by teens advocating for gun control during #MarchforOurLives and #NationalSchoolWalkout events across our nation served as a good reminder that this is our future. Our nation’s students proved they’re committed to advocating for what they believe in as they walked out of schools…
Get a Life Insurance Policy Right Now Through Your Mobile Phone and Jenny Life
This is a sponsored post Each and every day we protect our kids because they’re what matters most but how would you protect them if something happened to you? As terrifying as it is to think of our own mortality, it’s necessary to plan ahead just in case and one of the best things you…
The Joy of Raising Backyard Chickens as Family Pets
Fun fact: We have backyard chickens as pets. I never had chicken goals as part of my parenting journey but once I started down a path of wanting hens for fresh eggs, there was no looking back. This week our family added 3 new chicks to our flock, bringing our backyard chicken count to five….
Taking Control: Setting Boundaries to Keep Games Fun and Balanced
When I started blogging 10 years ago, buying games was so straightforward. You paid a single price for a box that either contained software for your computer or a new game for your gaming console. There was no risk of getting a surprise bill from your credit card company or an online store for additional…
7 Reasons Students Need to Volunteer as Part of Their Learning
This post is brought to you by WeAreTeachers, the Allstate Foundation and WE As a former teacher and current mother of two middle schoolers, I know that learning doesn’t have to be confined within the hours of the school day. Plenty of teachable moments and learning opportunities exist when you leave the confines of the school…
