We don’t have a dog, but we sure have a lot of Yard Doodie. Yard Doodie in the morning. Yard Doodie after school. Yard Doodie at night. Wait, what? Yeah, we’re kind of addicted to Yard Doodie right now. It’s one of the new games from Henhouse Games, and it is so much fun. Whether …
In defense of screen time
Screen time for kids — it’s a topic of a lot of discussion, and often judgment, among parents. But with my kids up at 5am and a bedtime of 9pm, there are a lot of hours to fill. Screen time, among several other activities and boredom busters, can actually benefit them and fill their day with periods of education, relaxation, and fun.
Screen time rules: How to occupy kids of different ages, no screens involved
Screen time: It’s like profanity in some houses, blasphemy in others. Here, it’s a way of life. It’s part of making it work as a working mom of three boys, trying to get through each day with some semblance of sanity. I remember the days when “let’s make a Hot Wheels car parade!” or “let’s …