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IF … An Emotional-Intelligence Game for Kids on the iPad
IF… One of the most innovative games around! Right now, I’m so excited! I haven’t been this excited about a video game much less one for the iPad well, in forever?! This new, innovative, subscription-based iPad adventure game is geared toward children ages six (6) to 12. It’s from the founder of Electronic Arts (EA) and THE creative force behind EA Sports: Trip Hawkins (he was also one of the early executives at Apple/led Digital Chocolate to a massive amount of mobile downloads; he’s also won a plethora of awards AND he’s the first and only business executive named to the game industry Hall of Fame by the Academy of Interactive Arts…
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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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Ask the Doctor :: What lab tests are best to determine my heart health?
Image Courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I’m thinking I should talk to my doctor about my heart. Do you recommend any labs I might ask to be done? Below are a few lab tests that I suggest to my patients; however, but I always remind my patients that blood tests are not the determining factors for your risk of heart disease – your lifestyle habits are equally as important at if not more important, so be sure to talk to your doctor about optimizing your everyday health. On a side note: I usually encourage my patients to do yearly lab work that covers the basics- complete blood count, …
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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…
