Update: Two years ago I wrote this post about Bring Your Own Technology at our local school. I was just informed that the entire school has banned this policy. I doubt my letter was the what caused this change, but I'll never regret that I sent it to our principal. I can only imagine the amount of issues personal devices caused at school, mainly because I'm living them out in my home. I'm so glad that they've made this decision... it's hard enough to teach students, let alone police … [Read more...]
Parenting the Connected Generation
Parenting the Connected Generation Are you Parenting the Connected Generation (children born after 2000 and growing up with technology)? I speak to moms daily who are concerned about the impact of technology on their child. I often hear the following: "Too much screen time and no green time" (outside time) or they're totally caught up in social media or they're becoming disrespectful to their parents. Sound familiar? We spend so much time trying to love our child, that adding in technology … [Read more...]
37 Life Lessons for My Sons
Life Lessons for My Sons Have you made a list of things you want your children to learn from you? There are so many things we want to teach our children, the list seems insurmountable. I'm not talking about learning how to read or how to cook. I mean the life lessons that happen when you're doing life together. When your child watches how you interact with the waitress or how you volunteer your time. The lessons you want to teach them about relationships, jobs, life, and unconditional … [Read more...]
How to Filter Out Bad Content in Movies
How to Filter Out Bad Content in Movies. Is that even possible? Did you know that you can filter movies (from home) to make them safe for the whole family? I just let my kids watch a PG-13 movie! We’ve been searching for a solution for our entire family, one that the adults and teen would like and still be safe for the littler eyes. Basically you can watch movies together without anyone having nightmares. Enter.... VidAngel! Are you looking for an inexpensive way to filter out questionable … [Read more...]
Books that Touch Your Heart
Life can be hard. A good book can be warm and inviting. Are you looking for a book to share with your child that highlights friendship and kindness? Books that warm your heart. Books that inspire love for others. Isn't it nice when life gets hard, you can escape into a book? I'd love to hear your suggestions of books that have a message about the importance of love, friendship, and family too! Here are some of my favorite heart warming books. Some may be new to you, some are … [Read more...]
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