Raising Great Kids

Spring has arrived according to the calendar. However, I awoke to the announcement of no school today due to snow. So, on this fine Friday morning, the children are playing inside while I type away beside the fireplace.

Now that there is no school, the clamor begins for electronic entertainment. "Can we use the Wii?" and "Can we watch a movie?" are among the favored questions of the morning. While some time spent with these devices is okay, I am not thrilled with the idea of children staring at a glowing screen for 10 or more