This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. As a college student majoring in psychology, I spent a summer interning at a residential treatment facility for children who were physically and sexually abused….
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Tweens, Teens & Phones: What Common Sense Media’s 2019 Research Reveals
A lot has changed about technology since I started this blog in 2008. The first iPhone launched in the summer of 2007, giving owners of the iPhone 3G access to 500 apps although the App Store didn’t open until July 10, 2008. Twitter and Facebook hadn’t become part of mainstream culture, let alone the source…
8 Ways to Manage Daily Tech Use to Regain Control of Your Digital Life
This post is sponsored by Google A new year has started and with it comes new resolutions that are often broken. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to make and keep resolutions, it’s ok to be more mindful- especially when it comes to technology use. Managing tech use is no simple task and often taking…
6 Important Lessons Learned from Years of Traveling to Haiti
When I heard the news of a 7.0 an earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, I never imagined Haiti would become the country I’ve visited most often, or I would fall in love with. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited since I started going in 2012 but haven’t forgotten the talented artisans…
Best Hostess Gifts to Send Via Amazon Prime After Your Visit
Another holiday season has passed and a new year has begun. As we come out of our cheese and remember the fun had with family and friends, it’s a fine time to thank gracious hostesses for memories made. Since you helped consume the bottle of wine and tasty snacks you brought at the start of…
Perdue Farms Introduces Family Meal Bundles for Busy Families
This post is sponsored by Perdue Farms and contains affiliate links One of my favorite days of the week is Saturday. Not only is it the start of the weekend, but it’s the day that I head to my farmer’s market and pick up our community supported agriculture (CSA) share. For years, we’ve been buying…
2019 Gift Guide: Gifts for Outdoor Adventures
Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from store to store scoring deals or you torched Thanksgiving calories with a run, hike, or other outdoor adventure, there’s something for everyone who loves being outside for any amount of time. This year’s brand-new Gifts for Outdoor Adventures…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teens (ages 13+ w giveaway)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Mrs. Hannigan may have been surrounded by little girls in Annie, but this year I’m surrounded by teens! I spend part of my day with 13 year olds in my…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (w giveaway)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Ready to move on from elementary to middle school, tweens have one foot firmly still planted in childhood while the other inches towards the teen years. This age group often…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (ages-5-8)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. My first teaching assignment was as a first grade teacher which allowed me to get to know early elementary ages quite well. My students always had a wide spectrum of…
