by Andrea Davis | Jan 21, 2022 | All Posts
We’re the family who kept the TV in the closet for over a decade; pulling it out only for the Olympics and family movie nights. Tyler and I were on a quest to raise readers, and to encourage creativity, learning, and time outdoors for our kids. But…a lot has changed...
by Tyler Davis | Sep 10, 2021 | All Posts
When is the last time you adjusted any settings on your router? How about using your router to block a device’s access to the internet? Or scheduled time for the Wi-Fi to be completely turned off? If you’re like most people, the answer is: never. You...
by Andrea Davis | Apr 26, 2021 | All Posts, Pre-Teen, Ages 10 – 12, Recommended Resources, Set Your Family Up for Success, Teen, Ages 13 – 18
*This article was originally published on February 19, 2019. We have updated it with additional information and links! Is my teen ready for a cell phone? This is the million-dollar question for parents today! There is no single right answer because every family and...
by Andrea Davis | Feb 12, 2021 | All Posts
Dopamine is a chemical produced by our brains that plays a big part in how we feel. Certain activities make us feel good and as a result, we get a dopamine rush in our brain. When rewarded with a dopamine hit, we want to feel it again! When we get a like on social...
by Tyler Davis | Dec 9, 2020 | All Posts
A Screen-free Educational Game With all of the toys and games available to our kids today it’s rare to come across something that is genuinely a new experience. This is what happened to me the first time I sat down with my son to play Turing Tumble—a screen-free...
by Tyler Davis | Dec 1, 2020 | All Posts, Pre-Teen, Ages 10 – 12, Preschool, Ages 3-5, School-Age, Ages 6 – 9, Teen, Ages 13 – 18
After years of storing our TV in the closet, living in a small home, and losing most of our belongings in an extensive house fire, we have a solid idea of which toys and activities are worth keeping around! We hope this list inspires you to create a home where your...
