Parenting
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Spotlight On iParent.TV
58 percent of 10- to 12-year-old kids believe they know how to hide their online activities from their parents. This is a pretty unsettling statistic! As a busy parent, business owner, wife, friend, daughter, etc., etc., it can be difficult to always stay on top of all the tech advances. Recently I heard about an amazing new site that is going to be launched this coming July that will help aid parents stay on top of all the tech gadgets, websites, apps that are now available. I know my own young daughter, when given a choice will choose to watch a show on the iPad vs. the television. It…
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PBS Kids Provides School Readiness Tips for Parents
School Readiness Tips for Parents Understanding that the first five years of a child’s life are a time of physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth, parents and caregivers should look for resources and tips to help prepare children to enter school, including the following PBS KIDS tips: 1. Be involved and make learning fun. Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and socially in school when their parents or caregivers actively support and encourage them to take pleasure in learning. 2. Talk with your child. Young learners need to be in language rich environments. Talking to your child about a book you read together or exploring…
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Ensuring Your Kids Safety Online
Image courtesy of Flickr With technology becoming more and more of a staple in everyday life, the age that children are introduced to it seems to get younger and younger. While this can be an amazing resource for learning it can also be a dangerous place. There are so many devices out there that have access to the internet that it’s going to be hard for any concerned parent to keep tabs on all of them. So before we get started on the tips for keeping your child safe I’d like to encourage anyone to consider this before buying their child a smartphone or tablet or any other…
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8 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Snack and Lunch Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! You don’t want to miss out on taking advantage of this fun holiday next month! There are so many fun ideas to incorporate into recipes, pranks (try green dye in the toilet bowl for some laughs), activities (read my Leprechaun Hunt post from last year here), and décor ideas. Here are some delicious ideas to try out with your kids lunch. Or if you have a toddler at home you can try out the tin muffin idea! Have fun! A Rainbow of Health: This is a delicious bento box idea from Jewel Maker. She uses fresh vegetables to make the…
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3 Ways To Entertain Your Kids This Weekend
Much of the country is cold and covered with snow right now, but here in Southern California, we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine. Thanks to beautiful weather and a location that provides endless possibilities, there are oceans of adventures to embark on. Wherever you are, here are a few ways you can entertain your kids this weekend. Take the train – Or the Metro. Los Angeles has a growing number of Metro Rail trains that transport riders around the city and surrounding areas. Take the Metro Red or Purple rail lines to the Pershing Square Station and walk to the Angels Flight Railway at 351 South Hill Street.…
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Fun Ideas for a Disney-themed Party!
Next week we are throwing a Disney Side party for some of my daughter’s friends. I am really excited to be working with Disney and Mom Select on this campaign that encourages people of all ages to tap into their Disney Side. You know the big kid that is inside all of us. Just some of us need to be reminded to be goofy from time to time (or all the time if you have kids) and leave work behind and enjoy yourself! Here are some fun ideas to incorporate into your own Disney-inspired party! Just love the ideas people come up with – like the Mickey Mouse Oreo cookies by…