As the technological landscape is constantly evolving, kids are also transitioning into different play options that are available to them; most of them leading inactive lifestyles. The 2014 U.S. Physical Activity Council reports that 80.2 million Americans aged six years above … [Read more...] about How The Playground Taught Us That There Isn’t An App For Everything
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A Letter To My Daughter
My beautiful girl, as you race towards your fourteenth birthday, I thought I would take a moment to write you this letter. These are the things that I want you to know. My pearls of wisdom, if you will. Forget diamonds, true friends are the real gems. They are precious and … [Read more...] about A Letter To My Daughter
The Little Things: What Was Your Life Made Of This Year?
“I’m not sure why, but when a person expects something to last forever, they don’t notice the little things. It’s only when the clock is ticking all those little things add up and become bigger.” ― Shannon Wiersbitzky, What Flowers Remember As the year winds down I am so … [Read more...] about The Little Things: What Was Your Life Made Of This Year?
Why Blog For Us?
Bloggers write for many different reasons, the primary ones being for fun and self-expression.* But connection with like-minded people, to get feedback from the community, and to participate in a community are also three very strong motivators.Blogging for SurfNetParents … [Read more...] about Why Blog For Us?
Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Gender roles are often in the news but I wonder if we are talking about it enough with spouses and children. Back in May I discussed child discipline and child abuse with a fellow blogger in Scotland after my article Reporting My Husband to CPS Not Once— But Twice. He enjoyed … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to