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Webkinz iPad Mini Giveaway

By Rachael Herrscher

Do you have a Webkinz fan (or two) at your house? Well, now there’s an app for that! The Webkinz Friends app for the iPad is the perfect way to give little ones a bit of interactive screen time with a goal-based app that parents can play along side their kiddos. Read Amy’s review here. As ... Read More

Would You Report an Underage Facebook Account?

By Carina

I recently saw this poster on Pinterest: original source My response would be "If you're 11-years-old and on Facebook, I will report you for terms-of-service violations." I don't care how cool, popular, unpopular, connected, or wired you are, Facebook's terms-of-service say that you have to be ... Read More

Average Screen Time for Kids

By Rachael Herrscher

How much is too much screen time for kids? The CDC says the average 6-8 year old spends about 6 hours a day in front of a screen. And the worst offenders? 11-14 year olds. Over 2 hours a day seems like too much to me. But I'm kind of the screen police at our house. Check out these infographics: ... Read More