The holiday season is behind us for another year and we’ve had over a whole month to recuperate. Let’s all breathe a collective sigh of relief, shall we? As much as I enjoy the holidays, there is much that seems compulsory about them. It’s the time of year when you break out Great Grandma’s recipe folder. … Continued
As parents, we strive to limit screen time. There are many discussions surrounding when it’s right to give a child a phone. However, there are just as many reasons why we choose to give our children phones of their own. Sometimes, it’s a matter or convenience. Other times, it’s a necessary evil. Children of split … Continued
You know the drill: You say it’s time for chores, and you’re met with a chorus of groans, whines, and cries of “but mooooom!” It’s enough to make parents crazy. You might be tempted to give up the struggle altogether and just do all the housework yourself! Don’t. It’s difficult to convince kids that housework is fun, … Continued
We made it! After a full 30 days of screen challenge, I find myself reflecting back. There have been high and low points throughout the month. We didn’t have resounding success, nor did we fail. Overall, I’d call it a step in the right direction. As a family, we learned more than a few lessons. … Continued
Kids. They love to make you question your sanity. Last week, I felt like we made strides in our screen challenge. This week, we lived up to the word challenge again. At one point, my son said, “I love my Kindle. If I could, I’d only ever just play on it all day long!” Insert … Continued
The word of week two is balance. As parents, we always expect the unexpected, and we have to flow with whatever comes our way. During week two, we were surprised with not one, but two school projects that my son had to start and finish during the week. I’d also forgotten about my daughter’s last … Continued
For better or for worse, week one is in the books. It didn’t go off exactly as planned, but then again, I have children. When does anything ever go as planned? In the States, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. My kids were with their father the weekend prior, so my … Continued
I recently came to the sudden and shocking realization that I don’t know what I enjoy outside of my computer screen any more. I’ve been depressed, filled with anxiety and frankly, disassociated. Then I looked around my house. I saw my daughter wrapped up in Minecraft, chatting on Skype. I saw my son watching an … Continued
When you think of table top gaming, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Is it Monopoly – or as my mother likes to call it, Monotony? Maybe Twister? Jenga? Or maybe a true flash from the past: Mystery Date? Commercially marketed, mass-produced games can be fun. But what if I told … Continued