All Entries in the "Parenting" Category

The role of technology in child development

In a New York Times report, Warren Buckleitner wrote about the rapid evolution and proliferation of technology, and how the current generation of Moms and Dads are at a parenting loss, unable to benefit from the same wisdom [...]

10 Tips to Remember When Selecting a Toy for a Child with Disabilities

One of my favorite cousins to play with as a child was never at a loss for words, wit or desire to get right in the thick of things even if it meant getting dirty or gross despite [...]

“Did You Know?” Video Touts Progression of Information Technology

A friend just sent me the following email: "Of all the people I know, I thought you'd appreciate the information in this video the most. Very enlightening numbers..." The video below (4:46) is an exceptional commentary on the [...]

Sound Advice Project Shares Message with Waveform Jewelry

You better hurry and get this soon for your teen or pre-teen before it crosses over into the "Lame" category of gifts after too many parents buy one causing it to become a trend. The idea is simple [...]

Hollywood Actors Read Books to Your Kids via Online Video

I recently started working as a teacher's aide in a nearby elementary school system and love being able to take home new tips and techniques to help my two children with their schoolwork. I also enjoy watching the [...]

DVD Learning Kit Teaches Infant CPR to Parents and Caregivers

My daughter is barely one year old and I am already aware of a dozen instances where she began choking on something that warranted mine or my wife's immediate attention. Most of the time she coughed up the [...]

How LeapFrog DVDs Jump Started My Children’s Love of Learning

Long before my children were born, my husband and I had made a very personal decision that we didn't want to put our children in daycare. So when my son arrived in 2000, I gladly took over my [...]

iPhone as a parenting tool

I will always claim that it was a complete coincidence the weekend my wife went away for a GAMFT conference (Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy) also happened to be the Friday release of the first [...]