KaZoo Techy Accessories for Kids

Most tweens have an iPod, kindle, or chrome book. And with how rough most kids are, it's important to protect their expensive electronics. Griffin Technology has a line of functional and utterly adorable techy accessories that kids and tweens will love. You name the electronic, and the chance of them having a kid friendly case is pretty high. From phone cases to iPod cases and funky headphones, they have all their bases covered. Take their headphones, with three animal designs (frog, monkey, penguin) to choose from that are built to last, they're perfect for active kids. Parents will especially love…
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Helping Your Child Handle Toxic Friendships

Cultivating healthy friendships in the adolescent and teenage years is vital to stable mental well being. It's important for kids to have healthy friendships, when kids are constantly surrounded by negativity, there is no room for growth or even happiness. As a parent, be aware of who your child's friends are. Especially if your children are younger. When a relationship is toxic there are signs that will show. Such as a child seeming more withdrawn or with a lower self esteem than usual. If a child has gotten increasingly quiet and even jumpy or fearful, these can all be signs…
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Is Technology Really Harming Kids? | #technology

The question of whether or not technology is harming kids is constantly being raised by parents and teachers alike. On the one hand, the exposure that tweens and teens may have to less than positive things is high. On the other hand with all the parental controls available for the Kindle and computer, the risk of kids stumbling across things they shouldn't can be greatly lowered. With supervision and moderation, the internet can in many ways help kids. Those fickle tweens and teens who won't touch the library, might be open to the idea of reading a book on the Kindle.…
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LeapReader Ready, Set, Read & Write Party! | #LeapReader Review

One of my biggest fears, as a mom, is that my kids will have difficulty learning how to read.   Reading is one of the biggest foundations of learning, and it always amazes me how kiddos learn to read in different ways.  My kids are hands on, techy/gamer type learners.  The LeapReader by LeapFrog is a fantastic way to combine learning with fun, innovative technology! Learn to Read Touch LeapReader to any page to sound out words letter by letter, read sentences in lively character voices and play fun games that build comprehension. Learn to Write Use LeapReader to trace letters…
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Remote Controlled Helicopter only $29 (59% off) | Groupon National Deal

We got Brax a Remote Controlled Helicopter for Christmas!  It's a really cool and fun gadget, but they really are for older kiddos.  I'd say 7 or 8 is a little too young for these unless they've already mastered the controls. The box said 14+, and they are GREAT for dads!! Remote-Controlled Helicopter – Online Deal $24 for a Yiboo Mini Metal 7-Inch Remote-Controlled Helicopter ($ Value). Four Colors Available. Value$70Discount66%You Save$46 What You Get For $24, you get a Yiboo UJ4703 mini metal 7-inch remote-controlled helicopter (a $ value). Choose from helicopters in red, blue, black, or camo green. In the box: One…
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Remote Controlled Helicopter only $29 (59% off) | Groupon National Deal

We got Brax a Remote Controlled Helicopter for Christmas!  It's a really cool and fun gadget, but they really are for older kiddos.  I'd say 7 or 8 is a little too young for these unless they've already mastered the controls. The box said 14+, and they are GREAT for dads!! Remote-Controlled Helicopter – Online Deal $29 for a Yiboo Mini Metal 7-Inch Remote-Controlled Helicopter ($ Value). Four Colors Available. Value$70Discount59%You Save$41 What You Get For $29, you get a Yiboo UJ4703 mini metal 7-inch remote-controlled helicopter (a $ value). Choose from helicopters in red, blue, black, or camo green. In the box: One…
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Remote Controlled Helicopter only $29 (55% off) | Groupon National Deal

We got Brax a Remote Controlled Helicopter for Christmas!  It's a really cool and fun gadget, but they really are for older kiddos.  I'd say 7 or 8 is a little too young for these unless they've already mastered the controls. The box said 14+, and they are GREAT for dads!! Remote Controlled Helicopter – Online Deal $29 for a World Tech Toys Gyro Phantom Electric Helicopter in Red, Yellow or Blue from ($ Value) Value$65Discount55%You Save$36 What You Get For $25, you get a World Tech Toys Gyro Phantom Electric Helicopter from (a $ value). Choose from the following colors: Red Blue Yellow…
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Remote Controlled Helicopter only $29 (55% off) | Groupon National Deal

We got Brax a Remote Controlled Helicopter for Christmas!  It's a really cool and fun gadget, but they really are for older kiddos.  I'd say 7 or 8 is a little too young for these unless they've already mastered the controls. The box said 14+, and they are GREAT for dads!! Remote Controlled Helicopter – Online Deal $29 for a World Tech Toys Gyro Phantom Electric Helicopter in Red, Yellow or Blue from ($ Value) Value$65Discount55%You Save$36 What You Get For $25, you get a World Tech Toys Gyro Phantom Electric Helicopter from (a $ value). Choose from the following colors: Red Blue Yellow…
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Monopoly Deal – Great Game for Preteens and Teens

Are you looking for a new, fun, game to play with your preteen?  Look no further than Monopoly Deal.  Before Christmas, I won this game from a giveaway on The Mama Report, last year, and this has been a go-to game for us just about everyday! The object of the game is to get three full property sets to win, but Kylie and I take it a step further.  This game can be fast paced (and quickly over, if you're looking for something fast!), so what we do is keep score by adding all of our accumulated money and properties…
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Crocs for the Whole Family – Up to 70% off| Zulily Deals

Crocs - Up to 70% off Born in Boulder, Colorado, as a simple, comfortable boat shoe, today Crocs™ footwear can be found across the globe and in more than 120 styles for men, women and children. With distinct collections, Crocs offers colorful, lightweight comfort for any occasion and every season. Does your family have some Crocs yet?
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