by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2012 | Kids & Family
Ever since I first taught Jacob how to hold a video game controller back when he was about 4, he’s been an avid gamer on just about every platform out there. I admit, I encouraged him to start playing because I really wanted to play games with him. Before Jacob...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 11, 2012 | Kids & Family
Teaching children to be “good losers” can be a major challenge, especially during the preschool years. You’re always walking a fine line between keeping their self-esteem up and preventing them from becoming one of those kids who can never handle...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 1, 2012 | Kids & Family
We’re big Star Wars fans here. While I’m no where near on par with the fans who spend days waiting in line for the next greatest thing in the franchise (I don’t wait in line for anything if I can avoid it), Jacob would probably pitch a tent with all the other fanboys...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 22, 2012 | Kids & Family
For preschoolers who love trains and dinosaurs, it doesn’t get any cooler than Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train, a hugely successful show on PBS that features, obviously, dinosaurs and trains. Of course, since it’s a PBS show, it also heavily features...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 19, 2012 | Kids & Family
I am always on the lookout for fun new ways to expand Jacob’s knowledge and give him an edge when it comes time to go back to school, especially during the summer months. Kids can lose a lot of knowledge during the school break, so I know how important it is to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 25, 2012 | Kids & Family
Jacob just turned 7 on the 14th of this month, but he’s always been a little ahead when it comes to reading and learning, so when I was given the chance to choose a GeoSafari item from the Educational Insights website, I knew right away the GeoSafari Laptop Ages...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 21, 2012 | Kids & Family
Like most little boys, Jacob is a Hot Wheels fanatic. Although I personally have a hard time understanding why he needs over 100 different cars, apparently the fact that they ARE all different answers my question. I admit, I get a little grumpy when I step on one in...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Kids & Family
Jacob is on a science kick lately, which is pretty cool since I was never any good at that subject. I think he’s already more well-rounded in education than I am! The GeoSafari Jr. Talking Bug Net from Educational Insights is perfect for budding scientists and...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Kids & Family
Jacob has been really into the Wizard of Oz lately, mostly because he finds it fascinating that Sal can narrate every single line of the movie. Seriously, my boyfriend has this uncanny ability to directly quote just about any movie he’s ever seen, and the Wizard...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 16, 2012 | Kids & Family
With school out for the summer, I’m trying to find as many inexpensive and fun, yet environmentally friendly activities for Jacob. I need something to keep him busy while I work, otherwise he’ll bug me to use my computer all day. As I’ve mentioned...
