OK, parents, let’s face it – social media is here to stay! Whether you like it or not, it is a part of our kids’ future. At a recent round table discussion with parents and renowned children experts, we contemplated the positives and negatives of how social media is impacting our kids. Being a mom of […]
Tag: Entertainment
All parents know how important it is to entertain our creative kids. Is your family looking for something fun to do this weekend or beyond? Need a night out – just the two of you? Our kids want activities that will satisfy their need to experience new events, and this section is filled with fantastic places to go and activities to do! So come check them out and plan your next family outing.
Unexpected Me Time!
Dear Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, I am writing to thank you for a most enjoyable stay at your airport last week. You probably get a lot of angry emails from disgruntled fliers, but not from me! You see, I was there for what was supposed to be a short layover, but due to mechanical problems, was […]
We Made This Movie: Writer and Director Rob Burnett Talks Parenting
I attended a preview for We Made This Movie recently at the beautiful and iconic Ed Sullivan Theater (home of The Late Show With David Letterman. Yeah, that one!). The preview was highlighted by the equally iconic Paul Shaffer; conversation between the film’s writer and director (also Late Show producer and CEO of Worldwide pants) […]
Are You a Sh*tty Mom?
Are you a sh*tty mom? Thought that would get your attention. It sure got mine when Today Show producers, Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner sent me a copy of their new book, Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us. They co-authored the book with Emmy nominated writer Laurie Kilmartin and journalist/bestselling […]
Hershey’s Camp Bondfire: Evening of S’mores
This summer I participated in HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE. I was asked by Hershey’s if I like making memories with my family. And do I like chocolate. (I prefer the latter more, actually, but luckily, no one asked!) I will be very honest here. I had to replace my S’mores supplies twice. Someone (definitely NOT my […]
The Odd Life of Timothy Green and the Value of Loss
ou may have heard by now that The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a great family movie. And it is–a movie about a great family. And a good movie in many ways for older children and their parents to see together.
Storia Can Help Parents Raise Readers for Life
Combining its expertise in childhood learning materials with widely used technology, Scholastic introduces Storia, a free eReading App that customizes learning to your child’s ability level–and beyond.
Olympics Family Fun
Not to sound cliché, but what I love most about the Olympics is that it’s truly “good ol’ fashioned family fun.” When much of what our country currently sees on TV is violent or reality-ridden, it’s refreshing to watch dedicated, hardworking and talented people pursue their dreams. When was the last time there was something […]