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Is Tech Killing Your Favorite Children’s Book Characters?

“I loved the Berenstain Bears when I was a kid, too.” I told my five year-old daughter the other day as we sat watching the animated show together. “Was it your favorite show?” she asked me. “Actually, there wasn’t a show when I was little – they were only books.” I told her. “Really?” she responded [Read More]

January 13th, 2014|Categories: Fam|Tags: |

Mental Tips To Lift You Out Of The Post-Holiday Blues

The first Monday after the holiday break is always hard. Going back to work, school, your routine, carpooling, and doing all that laundry you’ve let accumulate while you spent a few days in pajamas really isn’t a fun start to the New Year. There is no smooth way to ease into it. You are quickly thrust into the [Read More]

January 9th, 2014|Categories: Fam|Tags: |

Now, About Those Resolutions…

As we begin wrapping up 2013, we look back at the things we can improve upon and would like to do differently in the next year. Here are few helpful tips for creating and reaching those attainable New Year's resolutions for 2014: Step away from the smartphone If you spend each and every day with [Read More]

January 3rd, 2014|Categories: Fam, Stuff|

What’s In A Game?

Over dinner, my second grader announced that tomorrow was going to be “Bring a Game to School” day. I recall as a kid enjoying these break-the-norm events in elementary school, especially when it was close to the Holidays, Spring Break, or the end of the year. Likewise, if I were a teacher, I too would want to shake [Read More]

January 3rd, 2014|Categories: Fam|Tags: |

An App The Whole Family Can Enjoy: HeadsUp

Finally, my family found a game that lets us enjoy each other's company. The kids love it because it's an app. My parents love it because they can easily understand the rules. And I love it because it's one of those games that brings the generations together. Family time for us has always consisted of games [Read More]

December 13th, 2013|Categories: Fam|

Kid President Wants To See More Moms Dancing In The Grocery Store

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 We love Kid President's sweet tribute to moms everywhere, especially number one: Put down your phone, unless your kid is named 'Phone.' Posted on 12/9/2013

December 9th, 2013|Categories: Fam|

As Parents, Time Is The Most Precious Commodity We’ve Got

Ten years ago today, I became a mommy. Via C-section, a tiny (I know, all babies are tiny…but this one really was!) little girl weighing only 5 lb. 15 oz. came out of my tummy and into my life! I always wanted a little girl and at 25 years old, I couldn’t believe that I [Read More]

November 30th, 2013|Categories: Fam|Tags: |

My Dot Complicated Story: Monkey See, Monkey Do

I work in the nonprofit sector as a blogger, trainer, and speaker to help nonprofits leverage new technologies for mission driven work. I’m the author of two books, including the Networked Nonprofit that Randi Zuckerberg wrote the foreword to.  I’m also the parent of two wonderful kids adopted from Cambodia and now entering their teen [Read More]

November 19th, 2013|Categories: Fam|