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How to Make Smart Media Choices for Kids

November 12, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

I hate to admit this, but I’ve been sitting on an awesome secret. Not on purpose, but somehow I recently realized that I needed to be shouting about Common Sense Media from the rooftops (or my blog). I was introduced to this non-partisan, not-for-profit site back when I worked at Yahoo!. The online safety experts […]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 66

June 3, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

An old burned out modem, a brand new bum modem, another brand new working modem and nine hours later, Lenny has me back online. (And though he might be the most patient person I know, I have a feeling he’ll also have a stiff drink in his hand here shortly.) Watch out world!

Filed Under: Belly & Baby, Everyday Lessons, featured Tagged With: cartoons, dancing, kindergarten, lessons, school, t-ball

Why I Love Cartoons (And My Favorites)

March 1, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 14 Comments

I have two little boys. They’re sweet, kind and funny, but they can also be exhausting. Not just because they’re boys who like to run, jump, tackle and challenge me, but because they’re not great sleepers. It’s not unusual for the first number on the clock to be 5 when they wake up and 8 […]

Filed Under: featured, Mom Musings Tagged With: cartoons, dancing, feelings, music, reading, recommendations, science, teaching, TV

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