My Virtual Friends Were The Only Ones Who Gave It To Me Straight
Before entering motherhood I had a preconceived notion of what was in store for me. According to my friends, parenthood was the most amazing thing one could ever experience, which is only partially true. Parenthood is quite rewarding, but it is also one of the most challenging tasks I have ever known. When my first son was born [Read More]
Sometimes, Being A Good Mom Means Giving Up A Little Control
Before I was a mom, I thought I could control most everything in my life, and for the most part I did. I was the lead in the school play, the president of student council, and the girlfriend to the dreamy boy who sat in front of me in math. But “luck is the residue of design,” as [Read More]
What I Saw When I Finally Looked Up From My Phone
I only have a handful of pictures from our family vacation last week. We escaped the “Snowmageddon” that dumped more than seventeen inches on the Northeast for what is now our annual trek to Florida in February. The weather was as close to perfect as we could have hoped for, the sunsets were spectacular, both of my children [Read More]
From Oregon Trail to Duck Life– Are Kids Games Getting Dumber?
Remember Oregon Trail? Not the real one of Lewis and Clark fame that had actual historical value. I’m talking about the computer game that I played in sixth grade. Conceived in 1971, produced in 1974, and seemingly rolled out to every elementary school by 1984, Oregon Trail allowed me, as wagon leader, to guide my party of settlers from Independence, [Read More]
Wearable Book Literally Makes You Feel Emotions
Researchers at MIT developed a "wearable" book that lets you experience the emotions of the characters as you read. Readers wear a special vest equipped with sensors, temperature pads, ambient lighting, and a sound and vibration system that adjusts to fit the mood of each passage. For example, the vest compresses against your stomach and [Read More]
The Real Action This Superbowl Sunday Will Be On Social Media
In years past, Super Bowl viewers were on the bench, watching the action from sports bars and recliners. Conversation was limited to the living room parties or maybe the water cooler at work the following day. The reality is the way we participate in Super Bowl Sunday has changed. Ten years ago, Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction became [Read More]
Valentines Day Ideas from Pinterest
Believe it or not, Valentines Day is just around the corner – and to us, that's an excuse to head over to Pinterest to browse drool-worthy chocolate recipes and heart-shaped ideas. Here are some of our favorite pins to sweeten your Valentines Day: Bacon & Egg Toast with Cupid's Touch Heart-Shaped Headphone Splitters for Love [Read More]
Is Instant Gratification Responsible For My Child’s Neediness?
The past hour I’ve been trying to (mindfully, of course!) make dinner, go through the mail, empty the lunch boxes, organize the things I bought at CVS...and I’ve got nothing done. I’ve been busy playing a game of Ping-Pong. No, I haven’t been hanging out in my garage with a beer and a small paddle in hand. Rather, [Read More]