5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

Even though I’m not cooking the turkey this year (hooray, hallelujah, amen!), I’m preparing a few side dishes and desserts. And because I’m not necessarily known for my kitchen skills, you can bet I’m going to be relying heavily on my smart...
Chores as competitive sport. We love it!

Chores as competitive sport. We love it!

I’ve tried my fair share of chore charts both low tech and high tech, and I’ve yet to find something that doesn’t involve me always having to remind them to get their jobs done! Well, since trying out this fabulous new app, my kids are the ones...
I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

There are lots of products on the market right now that “secretly” monitor your kids, like GPS-tracking their cars or logging their keystrokes on the computer without their knowledge. If you prefer to have a more open and communicative relationship while...
Managing team spirit

Managing team spirit

Some of my earliest childhood memories were scoring the goal as the only girl on my soccer team, learning to bunt on the Cardinals, and my flying Kareem Abdul Jabbar hook shot. I want my children to build memories playing their own sports–but not at the risk of...