Monthly Archives: December 2011

Girls Showing Us the Way

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
by Rosalind Wiseman

Let’s look to girls to inspire all of us as we end this year and get ready for the new one! Check out four year-old Riley protesting to her dad in a toy store about the usual assortment of pink non-superhero toys for girls. Riley teaches all of us to never lose our passion for speaking out when things aren’t right. Even... Read More >

Categories: Columns, Parenting Advice by Rosalind Wiseman

Maybe My Son’s Obsession with Video Games Isn’t All Bad?

Monday, December 26th, 2011
by Christina Tynan-Wood

Maybe My Son’s Obsession with Video Games Isn’t All Bad? My son is like a heat-seeking missile for video games. If I set my phone down on the table in a restaurant, he'll have a game downloaded and be deep into playing it in the time it takes me to order a coffee and eggs. If I want his grades to improve, I... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

Wishing You Peace and Joy

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

_MG_5894   From my house to your house this holiday season... Wishing all of you a peaceful, joyous and heart-warming time in your home with your family and friends...

Categories: Home

Most-Watched YouTube Videos of 2011

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
by Christina Tynan-Wood

It's the Friday before the holiday break. I'm trying to do a little work (in the passenger seat) while flying down the freeway on our road trip. But my kids – AKA The Bickersons – have been snapping at each other all morning, which is no way to start a week of togetherness -- or for me to get any work done. Telling... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

Wrapping up Christmas: Sustainable Gift Wrapping Solutions

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
by familycircle

Wrapping up Christmas: Sustainable Gift Wrapping Solutions Sustainable Living Guest Blogger: Kate Ruffing It is that time of year.  The scramble for the big Christmas day is underway!  You are in one of two positions this time of year: One, you are frantically trying to get your shopping done (or started) or two, you are struggling... Read More >

Categories: Holidays, Sustainable Living