June is Internet Safety Month but in all honesty, online safety is a topic that needs to be discussed throughout the year. Starting the conversation when kids are young ensures that you will be able to openly communicate when the topics get harder as your child becomes older. The challenges are also changing. While statistics…
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Weekly Reads: Cable Show via Vine #Cable13
This week was full of industry news as the Cable Show came to Washington, D.C. and E3 occurred simultaneously in Los Angeles to give the gaming industry a peek at new games and consoles to come later this year. I was on the Cable Show floor with Cox Communications to join them for a sponsored…
{sponsored} 6 Ways to Safeguard Personal Information from Identity Thieves
Last night I dreamt that my wallet was stolen. I awoke with a start, not concerned about the $25 in cash that may have gone missing but more worried about the credit cards, my license, and other personal information that could lead to identity theft. Needless to say, I was thankful to wake up and…
4 Great Gadgets for Father’s Day (and a reason to unplug)
Father’s Day is Sunday and if you’re racking your brain about what to get the guy in your life, it’s not too late to still pick up the perfect gift. If you feel like you need to have something in hand to give him on Sunday besides just a card, I have some suggestions of…
DC Readers: Smart Electric Drive in Georgetown This Weekend!
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, SMART, the iconic urban microcar, is stopping in Washington, D.C. on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Smart national funtestdrive tour that is providing locals an exclusive opportunity to test the all-new smart electric drive. Smart electric drive is hailed as being the most…
Mazda 5: Budget Friendly Solution for Carpooling
As a non-mini van owner, it’s hard to participate in carpooling when our vehicle only holds one extra child but the 2013 Mazda 5 Grand Touring, provides mini-van styling and seating in a more compact form. What We Liked Ample seating. The Mazda 5 is a family friendly car that accommodates a total of six…
Weekend Reads: Video Edition
A picture is worth a thousand words so clearly videos are worth so much more! In this week’s Weekend Reads, I’m sharing some of my favorite videos I watched this week along with must-read posts from around the blogosphere. {Headlines} With Disney Social Media Moms (#DisneySMMoms) ending last week, there are tons of great posts…
Disney Infinity Recreates the Joy of Open Ended Play Through Video Gaming This Summer
When kids play, they commonly dig through their toy box in search of their favorite characters who become part of an imaginary play world with a story line that is made up as they go along. This is the idea behind Disney Infinity, an open ended world of possibilities where players possess the infinite possibility…
How Club Penguin Teaches Kids About Safe Social Networking
Often called a social network on training wheels, Club Penguin serves as an introduction to the online world for kids ages 6 and above. It provides a multitude of learning opportunities for children and parents alike. After my behind-the-scenes look at Club Penguin through my visit to headquarters and being privy to things that I’m not…
An Introduction to Club Penguin
In a world filled with penguins, puffles, and igloos, Club Penguin empowers kids to be who they want to be through online game play in a fun digital playground that introduces them how to interact socially in a virtual space in a safe way. Last month I had the opportunity to visit Club Penguin headquarters…
