Category Archives: digital moms

Technology and creativity: What parents know

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Melissa W. Sais

Much of a child’s understanding about the world is developed through the problem solving and creativity expressed in the engagement of all their senses that comes through play with people and materials in nature. I think that we as parents know this without being told. Continue reading →

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Made Me Smile: Shoes, May Crowning, Evil Ragu Kid

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Melissa W. Sais

Shoes, May Crowning and Evil Ragu Kid made me smile this week. Continue reading →

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Striking a Balance for Kids of the Digital Age

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Melissa W. Sais

I read about a survey and study presented this week by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop called Families Matter: Designing Media for a Digital Age. What I got out of it is that a lot of parents are just like me when it comes to teaching, protecting and entertaining our children today. Continue reading →

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Nintendo 3DS: “I want to hug those guys!”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Melissa W. Sais

Was anyone in your house counting the days to March 27, frantically performing yard work for neighbors, and searching for quarters in couches? In my house this meant awaiting the arrival of the Nintendo 3DS. A month ago, Cool Breeze … Continue reading →

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Christina, Groupon and the Steelers Break my Heart

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Melissa W. Sais

What’s a girl to do when three things she loves all flop in one day? And what if that one day is Super Bowl Sunday?

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Letting the Computer Choose My Clothes

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Melissa W. Sais

You would think that measuring your body in 29 different places would just be depressing. In some ways it is. But at My Shape there is a payoff for digital moms that makes it worth it. Continue reading →

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Football and the Digital Mom

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Youth football season has come to an end for my two Tiger teams. Here’s what we’ve learned. Continue reading →

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Will a School Parents Association Read a Blog?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Some friends and I are chairing a brand new parents association for our school. It’s an exciting time and we already have about 50 parents signed on to help. Out of a school of about 145 students, that’s great. We’re … Continue reading →

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MickeyD’s Delivers

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Good news. I found two electrical outlets at McDonald’s. Wi-fi and electricty — sweet! Now I just have to battle the other library refugees for them. My new mobile office is thanks to a partnership between AT&T and McDonald’s. Thanks, … Continue reading →

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I Miss My Library

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Melissa W. Sais

Today I showed up and learned that due to budget cuts, the library has cut it hours. It is no longer available to me at my favorite time to devote a solid hour to writing. Continue reading →

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