What are some of the consequences of spending so much time in front of a screen? Watch this interview with Sherry Turkel, author of Being Alone Together, and consider your own time spent in front of a screen.
Parents’ Night Out
Enjoy an evening out while your child enjoys an evening at Creative Roots with friends. Evening begins at 4pm with art projects. Dinner is at 5:30 and can be brought in by parents or pre-ordered from Laughing Planet. At the end of the evening, kids enjoy playing board games and creative exploration of art materials. 1st and 3rd Fridays, from 4pm-7:30pm. Register here.
All Around This World – Latin America
Africa is the next region we will explore with All Around This World! Visit the new All Around This World website to sample music, find out more information about ordering Latin America and Africa CDs, and connect with other families and educators who are helping kids and families connect with cultures around the world. To purchase CDs and sign up for classes in the Portland Metro area, contact Monique.
On December 7th, join founder and creator Jay Sand for a 24-hr jam fest in support of his crowdfunding campaign for All Around This World!
Face To Face Discussion Groups
We will soon be starting Face to Face discussion groups in the Portland area. Contact Monique to join a group, or to start a discussion group for your friends, school or community group. Books will soon be available for sale, let us know if you would like to purchase a copy!
New Book!
We are preparing to launch our new book, Face to Face: Cultivating Kids’ Social Lives in the Digital World! This book offers parents, professionals and communities an opportunity to discuss some of the most important and current issues in childhood development. We hope you will take the opportunity to read the book, join a discussion group and learn how you can take an active role with your children and in your community.