Like the printing press before it, the internet has solidified itself as one of the defining technologies in human history - allowing for greater and faster communication of ideas than ever before. This tool can be an incredible resource for children, who may use the internet to conduct research, type papers and projects, communicate with teachers and other students or play … [Read more...] about Internet censorship – a do or don’t?
Archives for November 2011
Will your depression hold your kids back?
Depression can have a serious impact on anyone - sapping a person's energy, confidence and overall happiness. Even worse, people suffering from depression can often transfer this negative attitude to people around them, weakening relationships with friends, coworkers and family members who might otherwise offer support.Unfortunately, this ripple effect can pose an even … [Read more...] about Will your depression hold your kids back?
Time to Play’s Best gifts for Kids 2011
While it's always great to get your kids the toys at the top of their wish lists, I've always look for gifts that allow my kids and I to share an experience together. Whether it’s games, activities or sports toys, I always enjoy that time where I can play with my kids and we'd both enjoy sharing the experience. Toys have changed through the years, but the way kids … [Read more...] about Time to Play’s Best gifts for Kids 2011
Review: Soapster from Skip Hop
When we had our kids, just seven years ago, "designer" stuff was just just being delivered. DaddyTypes was able to find it, but the average consumer was blissfully unaware. Then there was Boon and all the beautiful things designed by Rebecca Finell. Now there are a lot of baby companies making beautiful, practical products. Skip*Hop is one of these companies (love their new … [Read more...] about Review: Soapster from Skip Hop
Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays
The good people at Sweet Sally's send us cookies from time to time. This is just a big "thanks" to them for keeping us fat and happy while we sit at the computer all day. We listed them in top food gifts to send for father's day, and that could go for the holidays for anyone a long way from home cooking. For Thanksgiving and beyond, they just sent us their Pumpkin Scones and a … [Read more...] about Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays