The "Screenagers" documentary poster on a wall outside the theater at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, California, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle Have you guys seen the preview for this new documentary? It looks amazing (and also a little terrifying). As a mom who started having kids at almost exactly the same time that the smartphone was born, the issue of kids and screens is one that I think about A LOT. I agree whole-heartedly with the … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: How to Build Resilience with Success Filing
Image Credit: © Suzette – www.suzette.nu | found here | CC by 2.0 While I put a lot of stock in overarching parenting philosophies such as positive parenting and emotional coaching, as a busy mom of three young kids, there is nothing I appreciate more than a seriously tangible parenting tip (or hack, if you will) that I can institute immediately upon reading. Today I've got one for you that I think you'll love. It's really easy to implement and will help your child build what, in my … [Read more...]
3 Podcast Episodes That Are Crazy Good
Since our post 3 Apps I Use Everyday with My Kids was such a hit, I thought it would be fun to do another mini-roundup today. This time of 3 podcast episodes that are crazy good. I want to note, this is a list of specific podcast episodes that I've loved lately. I've got a more comprehensive list of some of my favorite podcast shows coming soon! So the next time you're doing the laundry, on the treadmill, or in the bath and you need some grown-up talk, grab your phone and give one of these … [Read more...]
Parenting: The “Summer Baby” Kindergarten Conundrum
It's January and for many parents that means it's time to start thinking about school registration for next year. Jessica's back today with a parenting topic that strikes close to home for me- when to officially start your "summer baby" in school. Our middle child was born in July so we wrestled with this ourselves and were surprised by the factors that came into play... academic readiness and social readiness, definitely, as well as if kindergarten will be full day or half day. What it … [Read more...]
Parenting: The Santa Question
Image Credit: © Steve Wilson | santa-clause | CC by 2.0 I adore Christmas. I love the lights and the decorations, the music and the good cheer. I get all nostalgic about “the reason for the season,” lapsed Catholic that I am, and I especially love the whole notion of Santa, particularly through the wide eyes of our four kiddos. Really, it’s downright magical. But with an eight year old in the house, I’ve been thinking lately about what I’m going to say the day he stares up at me and … [Read more...]
Parenting: When Kids Dish Out (Your) Attitude
Image Credit: © Donnie Ray Jones | Elsa's Getting Mad | CC by 2.0 It’s a startling thing to see this whole parenting thing – specifically, your whole parenting thing – from the perspective of the kids you’re parenting. Kids are sponges, I know, but it turns out, their innate talent for picking up on your curse word slip (whoops) is the least of it. Our oldest son is eight, and our oldest daughter is six. And we are dealing with all kinds of attitude these days. I’m hip to the testing … [Read more...]
3 Free Apps I Use with My Kids Every Day
Image Credit: © Johan Larsson | 12.18.11 | CC by 2.0 Like a lot of parents, I wrestle a bit with how much screen time I allow my kids- whether it be in the form of TV, on their recently acquired Kids' Edition Kindle Fires, or on my phone. The latter is definitely where they get the least amount of time. I've just never been the mom that hands my phone over to my child in the car, at the grocery store, etc... Partly because I'm scared to go down that rabbit hole, but mainly because I'm … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Make Mornings With Kids Easier
I am not a morning person. Anyone in my family (or extended family) can attest to that. In fact, I know this sounds crazy... but getting up early is one of the things I dreaded most about having children. I mean, I am a CHAMP at sleeping. I can sleep until late afternoon if no one wakes me up. But alas, they do. Every. Single. Morning. And now that the school year is in full-swing, there's just now way around it. The good news? I've learned a few tricks over the years. Tricks that … [Read more...]
Parenting: The Late Walker
What do you do when your fifteen month old refuses to walk? Like, refuses to even try and gets all pouty and indignant when we clap our hands and call to her, before scooting away on her little diapered bottom? I checked with Dr. Google, and while lots of babies take those first wobbly steps around their first birthday, she’s still in the “perfectly normal” range, so phew. But what is the hold up here? Not one of our kids walked early – none of this before-the-first-birthday stuff at our … [Read more...]
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