Parental controls are designed to control the computer use of children. Windows ships with a set of controls that are most effective if accounts are created for every user of the computer. Parents can then restrict access to the computer, … Continue reading
I love getting portraits done. I got an adorable set recently of my daughters that were totally worth the full day of stress that came with the attempt to capture their cuteness on film. But the set cost more than … Continue reading
After how sick I have been over the last two months, the last thing I want to do is end up getting sick again in 2012. That goes double for the rest of my family, such as my daughters who … Continue reading
We have all seen our time outdoors diminishing. Longer work hours and weekends spent in front of computers or gaming consoles are a natural progression that we all know we should stay away from, but we persist anyway. Some indoor … Continue reading
It is almost Christmas, and I am not done with my shopping yet. But I know I am not the only one who is in this predicament, especially with so many people facing a tight budget. There is no need … Continue reading
Sometimes you just want a fun project that you can do with your kids. If you – or your children – are technology fans, there are a couple of educational projects you can undertake. These are not your standard “make … Continue reading
I remember fifteen years ago, when so many parents were unaware of the dangers of the Internet. To most, it seemed a safe way to keep children entertained, or give them educational access to helpful websites. They were in the … Continue reading
Cable television is a common luxury for families nowadays. With options like On Demand and other playbacks, as well as some online streaming features from companies like Comcast’s XFinity, it seems like a tempting expense. But if you are like … Continue reading
Last week was Thanksgiving, and so my husband got a four day weekend. As it was a holiday, I took the same days off, and the plan was to spent plenty of time with extended family, and the rest all … Continue reading
Video games have seemingly gotten more and more violent over the years. Or, at least the realism of the violence has. For example, look at the 1988 classic Splatterhouse, which was considered obscenely graphic at the time. But the pixels … Continue reading