Virtual learning does not have to be a stressful experience for parents. With proper planning, preparation, and an optimistic attitude us parents can not only set ourselves up with a successful start of the school year, but also create a positive and memorable learning experience for our child(ren).
Read MorePark Up DC is Washington DC’s one and only drive-in movie and live event pop-up featuring a 45ft HD digital LED screen. You’re probably wondering if I would take my family again, and the answer is YES! It's a COVID safe, and inexpensive family outing that you can create a wonderful family memory. Keep reading for my approved Mom Tips and answers to common questions.
Read MoreOver the weekend, my family and I visited Enchant Christmas Washington DC. Enchant Christmas is the world’s largest Christmas light maze adventure. Enchant Christmas only comes to a few locations every year, and this year Washington DC is one of the lucky locations (along with St. Petersburg, Florida, and Seattle, Washington). If you’re looking for a holiday family outing keep reading for all the details on what you need to know and if your family should visit.
Read MoreWhether your child is 3 or 16, they are using mobile devices. At 3 years old parents may want to monitor pop-up ads and screen time. However, as children enter adolescents parents want to monitor overall usage, screen time, text, location, and social media. I’ve put together a recommended list of mobile apps for monitoring your teen’s cell phone. I hope you find the list useful and are able to find the perfect app that meets both your family and child’s needs.
Read MoreDid you let your teen watch When They See Us? Well, I did, and I sharing how I used When They See Us as tool to initiate a dialogue about race, racism, an social injustice. Explaining race and racism to your teen can be emotional and feel like a minefield, but it doesn’t have to. Read my tips for sparking race and social injustice conversations with your teen.
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