So today (Friday) something happened that gave me pause. Friday is what we call in our house – Pizza & library night. So we grab books and DVDS after school from the library, have pizza and popcorn and watch a movie. So the first couple of Fridays I was so excited, I was all in, […]
Co-viewing : What is it and why does it matter? Read More »
Today marks a year since Colin Kartcher put down his sword and lay to rest after battling daily for our kids in the digital space. I remember the night so clearly. I had been thinking for a while about sending him a message asking him how he got his podcast off the ground as we
If not me, who, if not now when? Read More »
So our son started kindergarten at the beginning of this new school year. A few days a week after school ends he is picked up by our neighbor and friend who they are in the same class as I finish up at work. One thing I notice every time he gets in the car he
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When was the last time you went to your pediatrician and during the assessment asked (if at all they did) how much screen time does your child watch in a day? Did they offer any education or follow up questions? Chances are it probably did not happen. The science on screen-time use is in its
Pediatric “Screen”ing – to screen or not to screen? Read More »
Many times when we go to the local playground – my kids and I are usually met by empty swing sets. Granted schools are back in session, though honestly it feels pretty much standard all year round. Not that I mind so much – it actually takes away some of the pressures of having to
The Empty Playground phenomenon Read More »
Yup, the other day I pulled into the parking lot of my daughters daycare and there was rain. Nothing cats and dogs howling winds – but it was definitely a rain. I sat in my car for a few minutes as I watched little feet puddle around in rain suits and rainboots. I smiled. This
Having two pre-schoolers means half of the time, my parenting journey is won by ensuring my own emotions are in check. It has been said that “parenting is hard” etc etc. But really I feel parenting is hard when you are still trying to parent the young girl or boy within you who did not
Lighthouses and Big emotions Read More »
Aagh naptime, that sweet place where exhausted mamas can rest, rejuvenate and replenish their supply before the evening routine and dinnertime shenanigans begins. But wait…my child has stopped taking afternoon naps…now what?? My son is 5, my daughter is 3. I am FINALLY coming around to the realization that my son (and potentially my daughter)
Naps, transitions & Screens: The gift of unstructured play Read More »
The other day as the kids were cleaning up after playing with their toys, they started getting distracted. I noticed the toys were clearly not going to go back in their bin (at least not within the next hour or so). I immediately defaulted to the, “if we do not finish up picking the toys
Lets stop putting screens and devices on pedestals they are unworthy of Read More »
The other day my kids and I were home on a lazy afternoon in pajamas and from out of nowhere the clouds opened up and it rained!! I immediately jumped at the opportunity and shouted, “let’s make hot chocolate and have it with cookies as we watch the rain.” The kids were so excited and
