Regardless of which team you wanted to win the Super Bowl, the ads remain the topic of discussion around water coolers, over cubicle walls, and certainly in schools where classes haven’t been cancelled because of snow. “What did we miss?” our kids woke up and asked having gone to bed after the half time show….
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What Our Kids Really Think About Alcohol and Why It’s Important to Model Good Behavior
There was a time before kids where ringing in the New Year involved sparkly outfits worn to high end parties where ticket prices included hangover inducing all-you-can-drink celebrations and confetti cannons that make my head hurt just thinking about them. These days we prefer a more low-key family celebration. The pre-midnight countdown happens well before…
littleBits Kits Teach Beginning Circuitry to Kids
We’re always on the hunt for fun educational experiences that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in our home for our two children- ages 7 and almost 10. They’re naturally curious about how things work, love dismantling broken electronics (in a safe way and with our permission, of course!), and enjoy open ended toys…
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….
6 Things Kids Can Learn By Starting Their Own Blog: A Digital Family Recap
I’ve always thought blogging could serve as the perfect teaching tool for my kids because there’s so much they could learn by having one of their own. Over the summer we were supposed to start a blog about our 5 year old Yellow Labrador, Oliver. The kids and I thought that since Oliver gets far more…
{sponsored} 11 Things to Remember When Giving Kids Over the Counter Medication
As parents, we’re in charge of our children’s health and when they’re sick, we reach for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to make them feel better. Like other parents, I’m one of millions who uses OTC medicines to provide my children with relief from a common cold, allergies, or a temperature so I’m excited to be a…
5 Strategies for Talking to Kids About Underage Drinking
When Little Miss Techie was a first grader, her teacher emailed us about an assignment they had completed in class that involved creating a restaurant menu. “Pay close attention to the beverage list,” her teacher wrote, peaking my curiosity. When our daughter came home and proudly presented her class work, I had to laugh. Our…
Shine On with GapKids Back to School Fashions & Fun
This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn. It always seems that summer goes by too quickly. We just have a couple more weeks until…
5 Tips for Securing Hand Me Down Tablets Before Giving Them to Kids
If you’re spending the weekend playing with your new iPad and considering handing down your old device to your children, you’re not alone! According to a recent PBS KIDSsurvey, nearly a quarter of parents of 2–10 year olds find a second life for their personal tech devices by handing them down to their kids. Multi-iPad…
Date Night: Friends with Kids Opens This Friday
If my last post about keeping the romance alive made you think about planning a date night this weekend, dinner and a movie? Friends with Kids is a romantic comedy featuring Kristen Wiig, Jon Hamm, Maya Ruduloph, Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Megan Fox, Chris O’Dowd, and Edward Burns that will be in theaters Friday, March…
