I’ve had 2 hours of sleep thanks to an early morning flight but my bags and heart are full as I sit at the airport, ready to embark on my third trip to Haiti. It’s a trip I almost passed up because of an already full month full of travel, client work, and wanting to…
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Family Friendly Earth Day Activities
Each year Earth Day raises our consciousness and provides an opportunity for us to teach our kids about the planet we live on, the need for conserving precious resources, developing an appreciation for nature, and helping them understand their role in protecting the planet. Even though it is only one day out of the year,…
Weekly Reads: Disney Layoffs, Free Getty Images, TSA on Instagram, NatGeo’s Live From Space
Another long hiatus but I swear, in honor of a new season and what we hope is the end of winter for good, this feature will be back with more regularity like the title suggests! {Headlines} This week Disney Interactive announced huge cuts including the end of BabyZone.com, the 3 year old Spoonful site that…
9 Sites for Teaching Kids About the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
This February the world will be watching the Winter Olympics and if your kids are excited about the games, now is the perfect time for them to learn about Sochi, the host city of this year’s events and more about the history of the games. A variety of interactive websites featuring kid-friendly experiences provide the…
Remembering Pearl Harbor: Teaching Kids About WWII & Tips for Visiting Pearl Harbor
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” —President Franklin Roosevelt, 12:30 p.m. on December 8, 1941 At the end of his historic Day of Infamy speech, President Franklin D….
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (5-8)
Kids in the early elementary grades are achieving mastery in reading, writing, and math skills, enjoy working independently and as a team through sports and other collaborative ventures, and are growing up fast but still need time to be kids. At this age they’re gaining independence but can revert to needing the hugs, kisses, and…
Microsoft #ChampionsSummit: Xbox One, 3D Printing, Imagining the Future, & Seattle in 72 Hours
The last time I visited Seattle I was there as a technology consultant for my school system, presenting at a national technology and education conference on helping nonreaders write where companies like Microsoft, LeapFrog, Promethean, Scholastic, National Geographic, PBS, and Discovery Channel filled the vast expo hall. I never would have imagined 11 years ago…
3 Ways to Prepare Kids for Their First Dog
Almost three years ago we adopted our Yellow Labrador, Oliver, and having never grown up with dogs, I never thought I could love an animal as I love this zany, sweet, and incredibly lovable 6 year old dog. Oliver provides tons of entertainment for our family, garners more likes and hearts on Facebook and Instagram…
Featured in Kinect Playful Learning Video Discussing Learning Through Gaming
Video games used to be highly criticized for being passive, addictive, and violent but these days carefully created content designed for the youngest learners is interactive, educational, and anything but passive as they learn through play. Earlier this year the Microsoft Xbox Kinect Playful Learning team descended on our home for a 2 day video…
Xbox 360 with Kinect: Family Settings Keep Kids Safe While Learning (giveaway)
Since its debut just over a year ago, Kinect for Xbox 360 has transformed the landscape of gaming with the introduction of interactive elements that recognize voice and full body movement for a truly interactive experience. With recent announcements that Xbox is focusing on “playful learning,” it becomes a tool for learning in a fun…
