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…
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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…
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have minds like sponges that aren’t just absorbing information but are working overtime to make sense of the world around them and form connections through their experiences. They’re at an age where they crave learning at school or home, are navigating the world of friendships, and are working hard to understand the world through…
TalkTo App: Texting Businesses for Responses is a Busy Parent’s Timesaving Lifesaver {sponsored}
Picking up the phone to call and ask a business a question is so last year thanks to the new TalkTo app that allows you to text a business a question and get a fast response. This free app for Android or iPhone puts and end to phone calls to stores to check to see…
Seizing Teachable Moments to Talk About Underage Drinking {sponsored}
I’m a big fan of seizing teachable moments to have age appropriate conversations with our kids as they ask questions about all sorts of topics. One topic that comes up when we go out to eat often involves alcohol. Our daughter who loves to read often peruses the beverage list. Our son looks around at…
8 Ways to Prep Your Home and Devices for Severe Weather {sponsored w. video}
If you don’t start making plans for severe weather until you hear about it, sometimes it’s too late. When bad weather starts to hit the news, a frenzy hits, often resulting in looting of stores for emergency supplies such as batteries, flashlights, and even generators. Smart families know that it’s important to always be prepared…
7 Things to Do to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
Family vacations not only provide much needed getaways and time together but can be a fun way to learn about a new place. After last year’s international escapade that involved a 14 hour plane trip to China and stops in Hong Kong and Japan, we decided to keep it more local and do a road…
Long-Life Sealed-In Battery Smoke Alarms Required in Maryland {sponsored PSA}
In an effort to reduce home fire deaths, the State of Maryland has a new law requiring homeowners to replace any battery-operated smoke alarm more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery. Sealed smoke alarm technology seals the batteries into the unit’s housing and circuitry, making them tamper resistant…
LifeProof nüüd Review: Screenless Technology Protects Smartphones from Daily Living Hazards (w. giveaway)
One of my summer must-haves to protect my iPhone has been my LifeProof frē case but it’s waterproof qualities that also keep it dirt and dust free are just as needed the rest of the year. As a fan of LifeProof products, I was excited to get my hands on the new LifeProof nüüd for iPhone 5…
Get Organized with momAgenda for Back to School (w. giveaway) {sponsored}
Even though we’re still soaking up summer rays and enjoying the last of our carefree days, the start of the school year is on the horizon and it’s time to get organized. For many years I’ve relied on my momAgenda products to keep me organized. As a momAgenda Council of Media Moms member, I received samples to…
