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September 17, 2013 by Amy, Using Our Words Leave a Comment

You know what I love? Having smart friends. Like the folks at Common Sense Media. Honestly, every time I’m in a panic about whether a show, movie, or game is right for my kids, I turn to their app. And they recently launched some great back-to-school content too. Because I think it’s stuff all parents […]

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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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Moms Who Mean Business: The Summer Fun Edition

June 12, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 4 Comments

Ah, summer time. It’s full of potential, and, thanks to these moms, it can be a bit more spontaneous/organized/educational/playful/fun. A huge thank you to each of you for taking the time to be a part of this! I hope you enjoy getting to know these ladies as much as I have. And, please, share any […]

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