Before I became a parent, I pictured festive family road trips as a chill, fun way to travel, see loved ones, and enjoy watching the world go by. I thought we’d listen to audiobooks, sing together, and play car games. I thought it’d be a breeze. I got a few things right (we do sing...
If electronic games and devices are topping your kids’ wish lists this year, you’re not alone. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) just released their 2024 Holiday Purchase Study, and the results should make parents everywhere breathe a sigh of relief: no matter what your household screen time policy, video games are the most common gift...
Most moms I know tend to be the gift-giving backbone of their families. We’re shopping the sales, crunching the budgets, and even find ourselves responsible for buying gifts on behalf of others so they have something to give. It’s safe to say we have the “giving” portion down pat, but receiving? That’s where we tend...
As you probably already know, Snapchat is one of the most popular visual messaging services (it’s used by over 850 million people every month!). Still, it can be daunting for parents who grew up sending emails instead of Snaps to figure out how to help their teens connect safely online. Fortunately, Snapchat’s in-app Family Center...