everything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more Here’s everything free and awesome online to to while kids are home from school thanks to the Coronavirus Outbreak. I’m talking FREE …Read moreeverything free and awesome online to do while kids are home: classes, crafts, virtual tours and more
quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills I’m always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning into my kids’ days. And though I’m super …Read morequandary: video game for improving decision-making skills
online virtual playground for animal and science fans Admittedly, we’re a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the ‘go’ on most online activities. I’m …Read moreonline virtual playground for animal and science fans
help kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating How old should kids be before starting a blog? Should kids even have their own blogs? What should kids blog about? How should kids even set up a …Read morehelp kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating
bing classroom twitter event: learn and win big! This post was created in partnership with Bing. Bing in the Classroom is something that I truly think every parent and teacher should know …Read morebing classroom twitter event: learn and win big!
bing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it This post was created in partnership with Bing. It is so hard to imagine a time without the internet search. Any time there’s a question in our …Read morebing in the classroom: 3 reasons parents will love it
virtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home Springtime often means sunshine and warm breezes, park play dates and bike rides. But it also means rain boots and umbrellas. Long and …Read morevirtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home
game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO My kids have long been interested in electronics and technology, but only recently have they been interested in trying their hand at game …Read moregame design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO
3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored) We are wholeheartedly thankful for many of the opportunities that writing this little bloggy-blog affords because it is truly a labor …Read more3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored)
3 reasons you should create a family media agreement Our family just signed our first Family Media Agreements. Yep. We’re a digital family in a digital age, and it’s about time we got all the important …Read more3 reasons you should create a family media agreement
help tweens with speaking, sharing, and video reviews: kidzvuz As a parent of a tween, I’m up for almost anything that will help her become better at speaking, thinking, and sharing her ideas and …Read morehelp tweens with speaking, sharing, and video reviews: kidzvuz
the Intel All-In-One PC: fab device for digital families (sponsored) The Intel All-In-One PC (sometimes written as AIO PC) is so totally awesome, it’s barely believable. When I use it with the …Read morethe Intel All-In-One PC: fab device for digital families (sponsored)
screen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time My digital kids have been using Game Time Cards for the last few years, and it’s been a huge, huge, HUGE help in keeping their screen time in …Read morescreen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time
digital and hand-drawn bookmarks: modern kid masterpieces The Washington Post’s KidsPost is hosting a bookmark design contest for its Summer Book Club. So between shoving Cheerios and oj in their faces …Read moredigital and hand-drawn bookmarks: modern kid masterpieces
learn about safe online browsing (and win an iPad mini) I’m so excited to have been invited to be a panelist for a Twitter event this week that brings together digital and families and kids and online …Read morelearn about safe online browsing (and win an iPad mini)
helping kids use PowerPoint for presentations and serious learning fun It’s Spring Fair time, Science Share time, Reader’s Tea, Poetry Share, and International Night time at schools all around the …Read morehelping kids use PowerPoint for presentations and serious learning fun
PBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning This Wednesday, I’m thrilled to celebrate a site rich with resources for teaching and learning. I’m thrilled to have a chance to hang out …Read morePBS LearningMedia: fab, free resources for teaching learning
digital wellness: keeping your whole family tech-healthy Flu season is right around the corner. Spend five minutes in any elementary or preschool, and you’ll hear a chorus of coughs, sneezes, and …Read moredigital wellness: keeping your whole family tech-healthy
how to prepare your kids to see disney pixar’s brave Since we don’t go to the movies all that often, I’m all about doing what we can to prepare kids for movies before we go. I’m a …Read morehow to prepare your kids to see disney pixar’s brave
digital family summit: conference for tweens, teens, and parents (with full pass giveaway!) I am totally over the moon about a family-friendly, tech-happy conference coming to the Keystone State. It’s an event that is the first of its …Read moredigital family summit: conference for tweens, teens, and parents (with full pass giveaway!)