If you haven’t heard, we ditched our TV. Crazy? Maybe. But we’ll all find out together. We have a 2 and a 3-year-old that I noticed were relying too heavily on the TV to get through the day. We also have tired mid-thirties parents who were relying too heavily on the TV to get through…
Tag: family
We Got Rid of Our TV: A Battle Against the Habit of Screens
When Charley was born, I fiercely protected her. I don’t think I’m different from any other mother in this… it’s simply a mother’s instinct to give your child the best chance at life. My drive to protect her included her health, her mind, and her development. I was so convicted that I didn’t want my…
‘It’s Not Like They’ll Remember:’ A Fresh Look at Engaging Our Children in Life Experiences
When Charley was six months old, we grabbed a great deal on some airline tickets and jumped at the chance for an adventure in California. Much to our surprise, we were gifted tickets to Disneyland and thrilled at the idea that at only six months old, our daughter would already get to experience one of…
Charley's Circus 