Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. When I think of smart home and auto technologies, there are key features such as multi-use cooktops; smart tech that connects; high-quality audio; and electric cars that use batteries that top my “dream” list. At CES 2016, I received an exclusive look at Panasonic’s Smart Home of the Tomorrow and other new technologies that … [Read more...]
Tune in: @Curious Conversation on How to Raise an Adult #Parenting
Now that my boys are teens, I realize one of the biggest challenges of parenting is not raising an child, instead it is raising an adult. Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult, has a common sense approach to this challenge. This Thursday,July 23 at 6:30 PM PT Julie will share insights about how to prepare kids to be their best selves and raise them to … [Read more...]
Shuddle Rideshare Service For Families (Discount Code!)
Disclosure: Sponsored post. See below for special Shuddle discount code for Techmamas readers! One of the biggest challenges for families is the minute by minute, ever-changing scheduling of driving kids to and from school, after school activities and everything in between. With a mix of minimum days, school holidays, after school activities, homework, sick … [Read more...]
Kurbo Health App Empowers Kids To Eat Healthy
A top concern shared by the parents of growing children is making sure their kids eat healthy and exercise frequently. But distinguishing healthy food as well as empowering and educating kids to choose healthy options is a real challenge. Teens and pre-teens enjoy sports but may not understand what amount of exercise is needed each day. My kids are open to … [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...]