Through out elementary school and college I always preferred to do either something creative (like acting in plays) or technical (like programming) rather then regular academics. That was many years ago and somehow I was able to forge my own path to make it through the parts of school that caused me stress. Now watching my kids go through school, it feels like the game has … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Flipping the Classroom for a New Approach to Learning
This is a guest post by Amy Hunt, site administrator and assistant principal of California Connections Academy @ Ripon.. The idea of a flipped classroom, while a foreign concept to some, is gaining traction in education with its implications to improve learning outcomes. Teachers and students throughout America are trying out … [Read more...]
#MomsWithApps And TechMamas Holiday App Gift Tips
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Moms With Apps and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Parents and those looking for gifts for kids have so many options. But one option that will always please and is very budget friendly are the gift of apps. At the same time, there are many apps that are either not age appropriate, low … [Read more...]
Screen Smart Parenting
One of the top questions I get from readers is how to control their kid's screen time. Now that kids have access not only to computers but also smartphones, tablets and other devices it is even more challenging to set up a system to help them be safe and limit the time they spend using devices. I have explained in many of my posts that I believe helping your kids control their … [Read more...]
Moms With Apps Survery Results: Thoughts On Kid’s Apps
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Moms With Apps and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. As parents we want our kids to engage with technology in a positive way that inspires learning as well as entertainment. The challenge is helping our kids choose appropriate apps and setting screen time limits. Moms With Apps is a website that offers … [Read more...]
