Live LIFE with tech
Tips for living life with tech and simplifying your family's digital lifestyle!
The Abound App: A parents complete guide to teaching kids to read!
It’s not always easy to figure out what skills our children need to become successful readers. As an educator, it’s no surprise that I’m constantly approached by parents who are not sure how to best support their children when it…
Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
Once again, it’s that time of year! I can hardly believe that the holiday season is almost here! Can you? Through the years I’ve shared many gift guides but the gifts I’m always most excited to share with you year…
Great Resources to Celebrate STEM Everyday
Today is National STEM DAY! A day meant to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. But in my honest opinion, STEM day should be everyday! Not only because your kids (like…
FREE STEM Badge Workshop: Microsoft Store and Girl Scouts Launch a New STEM Program for Girls
Were you ever a Girl Scout? Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the pre-teen years I spent with my Girl Scout troop — the field trips, the friendships, the inspiration, the conversations, the learning, the fun! Since today…
5 Tips for Raising Healthy Digital Citizens
Kids today are born with all kinds of tech at their fingertips. They’re pretty much digital citizens from the moment they’re born. As parents, we can become easily overwhelmed by all the new tech popping up around us and knowing…
9 Educational Apps for Summer Learning
Summer is well on it’s way and if you’re anything like me you’re already running out of ways to keep the kids engaged this summer. There’s no denying that summer days can drag on and the kids need things to…
What’s NEW from Catalyst at CE WEEK 2019
If you’re into all things tech and gadgets, like I am, you probably already know that CE WEEK 2019 is happening in New York City, June 12-13. Although I won’t be attending this year, there are several new products that…
How to Effectively Manage Kids Screen Time
From your child’s favorite books on their tablet to on-screen calls with family, phones, screens, and the digital experience are woven into your child’s earliest memories. That doesn’t mean your kids should partake in this free-for-all digital extravaganza. Setting the same…
My Favorite Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day
Can you believe Mother’s Day is almost here? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had a busy start to the Spring season. Chances are you haven’t gotten around to your Mother’s Day shopping yet. Am I right? Well, not…
What Parents Worry About When Kids Go Online
Parenting in the digital age brings up so many concerns. Is my kid spending too much time in front of the screen? Will my kid be negatively influenced by things he/she sees online? Is my kid exposed to online predators?…
8 Ways Video Games Can Actually Help Your Kids’ Development
Studies show that school-aged kids are spending more than 6 hours a day in front of a screen. Between schoolwork, recreational time, and mobile devices, our kids are in front of a screen more and more every day. But how…
Is Technology Hurting or Helping Our Teens?
Mobile technology makes life easier for everyone, including teenagers who rely on high-speed Internet connections to finish their homework, connect with their peers, and express themselves. However, with great convenience comes great risk. New dangers to teenagers are evolving just…