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…
The Jensen Project: Family Movie Night #jensenproject
What is the Jensen Project? I’m not sure. I know it has something to do with Family Movie Night. I can totally stand behind any force to get families together…eating dinner together, family game night, etc. The writeup sounds as…
Nerf Dart Tag Capture the Flag Set: Giveaway
My son is all about his Nerf guns. He hides them on every level off the house. Behind couches. Inside closets. Under the bed. Because you never know when you are going to have to start a war with someone.…