children

Just the other day, all the people in our department at Vivint were standing around talking about kids and cell phones. When is the appropriate age for a child to have a cell phone? Should a parent set limits on … …read more

As a parent I have learned a great deal about time and time management. What time you have to get up in the morning to get yourself and the kids ready for school and work. What time you have to … …read more

I first heard about khanacademy.com from my husband. He told me about a website full of educational videos that review everything from basic addition to art history to the economics behind the current credit crisis (with a much stronger emphasis … …read more

Do you know what types of things your children are encountering in the video games they play? I’m an avid video gamer. I’ve been playing video games since Super Mario Brothers, and I’m sure I’ll be playing for many years … …read more

The Interent is an amazing tool. It can help us work, learn, share, and connect. But when used improperly it can have serious consequences. I’m sure you’ve heard of Phoebe Prince, the high school freshman who committed suicide after being … …read more

Most of us have experienced the fun and difficult adventure of tending children. I’ve had hands-on experience with my own niece and nephew, and there’s no denying that little ones have a genius for getting into things that they shouldn’t. … …read more

We try our very best to keep the kids close by when we’re out, but sometimes things just happen and children get lost. Does your child know how to prevent getting lost and what to do if they are? Here … …read more

In my last post about stranger danger, I covered some of the basics. Now it’s time to take a more in-depth look at some principles your children need to know: Establish absolute don’ts—If a stranger approaches your child and asks … …read more