unplugged fun
Take Control of Screen Time Over the Holidays
The kids are home from school and it's cold outside. Many parents use the the iPhone or tablet as a distraction or a babysitter but we're reminding parents to take control of device viewing and screen time by creating family rules and discussing what's appropriate to watch and ...read more
Unplugged Creative Play with Big Box Play
We're in week six (or is it seven?) of being cut off from a lot of things that our kiddos love, like roaming free at playgrounds, organized sports, dance classes and FRIENDS. What we do have is imagination and love. To help us harness these, we have the ultimate resource for ...read more
Why Your Family Needs to Make a Puzzle Together
Looking for a great unplugged activity to keep your family occupied over spring break (or a forced break from school due to the COVID-19 virus)? Here's why your family need to make a puzzle together: it brings you together over a common goal and makes you concentrate! Related: ...read more
DIY Family Fun: Felt-Box Craft
It's easy to get caught up with technology since it is so ubiquitous in almost every home. And when you just need a few minutes to start dinner, take a shower, answer a phone call, or are running to the grocery store, the simplest solution to keep the kiddos occupied is to hand ...read more