Technology is ever-changing and the days of sifting through the library shelves for the perfect book are coming to an end. E-readers and Kindles are making paperback and hard cover books a thing of the past. On some levels, I think this is a wonderful opportunity, but on the other hand, the idea of … [Read more...]
Holiday Lull: The Lazy Days of Summer
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With Independence Day behind us, we've now hit the lazy days of summer. Sure, Labor Day comes in September, but that's not exactly a 'kid' holiday. The stretch between July 5th and Halloween is only really interrupted by getting our littles settled into school, which means a well-deserved rest for parents. … [Read more...]
What’s Snail Mail? Finding a Pen Pal for Kids
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you remember how awesome it felt when, amidst all your parents' boring bills and junk mail, a card or letter would show up for you? It was like Christmas in your mailbox. Nowadays, with modern conveniences like email and text messaging, the way that people communicate has totally changed. Kids rarely … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Clues: When Kids Begin to Read
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When your child learns to read, many things change around your house. Accompanied by a whole new world of entertainment, your child attains a completely new level of independence and knowledge. Street signs, billboards and gossip rags in the checkout lane at the grocery store all turn from nonsensical … [Read more...]
