Spring is a time when kids go wild. Some children have a hard time sitting still in circle time at school. Homework is the last thing on many children’s list of things to do. Summer seems like it is around…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Dinnertime Barilla Style
I was sent a Barilla gift bag complete with an insulated tote, measuring spoon, pasta holder, wooden spoon, assorted pasta, coupons and recipes from Mario Batali. This wasn’t my first encounter with Barilla. I met the Barilla reps at Mom…
When I Am Not Here, Where Am I?
I often use the phrase in “my spare time.” This phrase makes me laugh. Spare time? With my writing and social media work, I tend to spend large chunks of time on the computer. Is this work time? A hobby?…
Oyster Locals: Spy Museum Teen Style
New from my Oyster Locals Blog… Following your teen around the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. — About six years ago, my teen was all about spies. She lived and breathed spies. She was a spy for Halloween. Her…
Getting to Know Me: Part 2
So, Musings from Me, what do you blog about on this here bloggy thing? My blog title gives an overview of what I write about — Musings from Me on Kids, Preteens, and Teens. I have a Kid (7), a…
Getting to Know Me: Part 1
For those new to Musings from Me…. How did I start blogging anyway? I started two blogs in January 08. I was required to respond to graphic design elements, artistic style, and ads for a graphic design and writing graduate…
Why Mom 2.0?
I responded to a friend on a forum. My friend asked “Why go to Mom 2.0?” And well, my resp0nse was long so I am adding it as a post. Enjoy! I heart Mom 2.0. It was my second away…
Are You in Control of Your Kid’s Cellphone?
A recent New York Times blog by Tara Parker-Pope, focused on when kids should get cell phones. I heartily agree with the author’s point that a cell phone is not a right. My kids know that if they misbehave or…
Board Games: Sometimes You Win and Sometimes You Lose
Family game night is something we all love. With a range in ages, it is hard to find a game we ALL love. Some hits and some misses: Hits Apples to Apples Junior — easy enough for 7-year-old, but still…
Is Screen Time Killing Reading Time for Our Kids?
I Can Read! Books Become an I Can Read! Member I posted recently about my worry that the plethora of tech gadgets available to kids stops kids from reading. Do you see your child staring at a screen and wonder…
