What started out as a nice walk between my son and I a few days ago ended up being an important discussion on Internet and gaming safety. My son kept looking at his phone and I asked him why! We usually have a no screen time when there is family time rule. What was taking his attention and making him risk breaking the no screen time rule? It was a new mobile game/app, … [Read more...]
My MDA #LiveUnlimited Story: Learning To Keep Going
When I received an email about a initiative for the MDA called #LiveUnlimited I was excited to participate for many reasons. The first reason is that is important to bring awareness about muscle-debilitating diseases and support their organizations. The MDA has a great mission "We’re fighting to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harmful effects of … [Read more...]
Two Books Every Parent Should Have : #WellPlayedBook and #ParentHacks
I can't believe two of my social media friends just happened to release books chock full of the best advice for parents and families around. The first one is "Well Played, The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Families Playful Spirit" by Meredith Sinclair and the second one is Parent Hacks by Asha Dornfest. These books not only make great gifts for new parents but also for … [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...]
Tips: Find Family Friendly Videos For #Kids With YouTube Kids #App
Because kids have access to browsers on many devices they can roam the internet which can result in kids seeing inappropriate content. The best defense for parents is to make sure they educate their kids on internet safety and have regular safety talks -so communication between kids and their parents is key. Along with that, introducing family friendly apps can also help kids … [Read more...]
