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How 3rd Grade Back-to-School Night Reminded Me What I Have to Learn

September 9, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

When I started 3rd grade, I’m pretty sure the only requirement my teacher had for parents was to ensure that their smock-dressed students had enough chalk to do their daily lessons. Ok, maybe it was #2 lead. But still, things were so very different back in the olden days.

Filed Under: Common Sense Media, featured, Mom Musings, Tips & Ideas Tagged With: 3rd grade, back to school, Common Sense Media, education, online safety, technology, tips

Learn ON, Parents – *Giveaway*

April 28, 2014 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

Mom, can I use your computer today? Mom, can I play a game on your phone while we wait? Mom, can you put new batteries in the Leapster? Mom, can we play Wii since it’s raining today?

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What Parents Need to Know About Club Penguin

April 25, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

I remember being kind of freaked out when Big came home from kindergarten last year saying he played games on the computer at school. Sure, they were educational, but did 5- and 6-year olds really need to be exposed to that kind of screen time? After a couple days at Club Penguin headquarters — where […]

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Joining the Club Penguin Family

April 17, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words 5 Comments

If you had asked me what Club Penguin was a couple weeks ago, I would have simply said it’s an online computer game for kids. Big enjoyed playing it, and I loved that he had a seemingly safe outlet that was just for him — not his overly touchy, needy little siblings. If you ask […]

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