Virtual friends, virtual art: Video games for social skills and creativity
It’s not such a bad thing if all your kids want to do is play video games. Here’s a look at how we use them in our family to build social skills and encourage creativity.
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Saying yes can be scary: An almost-teen with a cell phone
When should your preteen or teen get a cell phone? Here’s how we made our decision and the good things that have come from it.
Washing the car, rearranging the house, time with friends, more Indians: Snippets from unschooling this week
Some snippets from our unschooling life in late May 2012 included an impromptu car wash, Sculpey clay and postcard sorting.
Gettin’ social: Ashar learns Google+, Pinterest and Twitter
Teaching social skills in our family includes our 12-year-old daughter learning about Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.
Computers, robots, geese, sports and Squinkies: Snippets from unschooling this week
Here’s a look at some of the snippets of unschooling and learning in our family during the week of May 6, 2012.
5 ways to constructively deal with your kids’ mood swings
How do you deal with your kids’ mood swings, meltdowns or temper tantrums? Here are 5 coping strategies to help you turn things around.