Tonight the entertainment industry will assemble in Hollywood to celebrate this year’s nominees for the Academy Awards. Since it’s an exciting night for families who love movies, it can also be a great time to have some timely history lessons about the Oscars, seize upon teachable moments to have conversations about winning and losing, and…
How Philips Hue Smart Bulbs Change Colors as Kids Watch Toon Goggles Content
What if you could give your living room a home theater feel with lights that change according to the content on the screen? Philips Hue are smart LED light bulbs that are fully programmable and capable of changing colors. Toon Goggles is a content provider of kid-safe animated and live action programs for children. The two…
Virtual Field Trip: Testing Corning® Gorilla® Glass at the Corning Incorporated Sullivan Park Research & Development Campus #LearningThroughGorillaGlass
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass “I’m really sorry, Mom,” Emily said as she carefully picked up pieces of a drinking glass from our kitchen table. “When I knocked it over on the table it just broke. The glass must have already been abraded.” Abraded isn’t usually part of a teen’s vocabulary but on…
2017 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts to Set Their Hearts Aflutter
While Valentine’s Day is a single day about love, I think we could all agree that it’s always important to love and celebrate those we hold near and dear to our hearts. Whether an immediate family member, relative, or a close friend who happens to provide kindness during a time you need it most, Valentine’s…
Free LEGO Batman Movie App Brings Movie Fun to Digital Devices and Inspires Screen-Free Building
This is a sponsored post “Do your kids still play with Legos,” asked a friend recently, wondering if our favorite colorful building blocks still have a cool factor among the tweens and teens in our house. Truthfully, Legos don’t occupy as much time as they used to in my kids’ lives but I have a…
5 Technology Innovations from the United States Postal Service Designed for Today’s Digital Consumers #CES2017
This post is sponsored by the United States Postal Service Despite living in a digital world, there is something special about getting a letter or package in the mail. We’re constantly connected to those we care about through a text, social media, and email but getting a piece of mail is a cherished piece of…
5 Tips for Making Family Movie Nights a Bonding Experience in the Digital Age
The days when we used to all sit around snuggled on the couch with favorite snacks as we watched a movie together seem to be disappearing. As sad as this might be, it’s reflective of how the way our family consumes content has changed as our kids have grown up and the way that digital…
4 Ways to Practice Self Care to Be the Best Parent You Can Be
I’ve been in a funk. Cold, gray winter days combined with a transition of power that has left our country divided and an onslaught of news that makes my head spin sapped me of my energy, creativity, and desire to write. I knew my mood was turning sour and since the last thing I wanted…
15 Cool Tech Products from #CES2017 You Need to Know About
After days in Las Vegas walking the show floors during CES 2017, I can honestly say that for every product that left me scratching my head about the practicality and price point, there was another just around the corner that was innovative in the best way. This list of 15 products includes some of the best…
Teaching Kids of All Ages to Turn Passion into Action After the #WomensMarch and Beyond
Whether you attended the Women’s March by yourself, with a group of friends, were joined by your family, or were there in spirit and are inspired by last weekend’s events to take action, now is the time to turn your passion into action. Action takes on many different forms and if you’re a parent struggling…
