Congrats to our winner Nici! Playfulness can grow in times of unstructured togetherness when people are fully engaged and available to each other not when people are together but in their own worlds giving their full attention to technology, which is why unplugging is so crucial for family development. So if you are ready to take the plunge, I am here to help with a MEGA giveaway thanks to … [Read more...]
Fun with Ordinary Objects: All you need is a Paper, Spoon and Paper Towel Roll
So this past weekend was Yom Kippur and not only was it a chance for my kids and I to reflect on the past year and ask forgiveness from a higher power- but it was also an opportunity for us to try and reassess our current lives and see where and how we could make improvements as individuals and as a family. One thing I took away from a day spent without a LICK of technology- a day immersed in … [Read more...]
This weekend get crafty at home with your kids, while you watch the BIG GAME!
In some ways I feel like my kids' childhoods are literally escaping me. My seven year-old boy has been asking me the most profound questions recently like; "Is there a tube in his nose that connects to his mouth,"- um not sure what possessed him to contemplate that; perhaps he's leaning towards a career as an ear, nose and throat specialist?! While my 11-year—old is right on the cusp of … [Read more...]