Our Ten Commandments of Technology For Kids
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Primerrily Library
While the Library of Congress serves as the national library of the United States,
the Library of Primerrily serves as the library of this community! Here is where you can find all of our past posts testifying to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In these archives, it is self-evident that American families -- from sea to shining sea -- are passing on these values and ideals to our next generation.
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Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
From WWII to a Pandemic: Hoover’s Bill of Rights for Boys (and Girls)
We came across this fascinating piece, titled Enchanted World by Hoover Heads, about an article President Herbert Hoover wrote on being a...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Reflection + Resolution: Turning a Tough Year into Fun Family Activity
In any typical year, we might dust off our New Year’s resolution list from last January. We’d laugh at how many resolutions we did not...
A.J. Grey
3 min read
What to Watch This Christmas? The Classics.
We’ve written about ways to make memorable moments with your kids this holiday season -- for instance, curling up with classic musicals....
Britt Riner
3 min read
The One Tradition We Keep Alive EVERY New Year's Eve
“Old Year’s Proud List” -- Have You Made Yours? This one’s just for you, Mama and Daddy. We are already hearing chatter about New Year’s...
Lila Ontinveros
4 min read
A Gift from A Godparent That Reaps Dividends
The Godmother Bond. . . and Its Return on Investment I am blessed to be the godmother to some amazing kids. I take this role very...
A.J. Grey
5 min read
What Should We Watch Tonight? MUSICALS.
Old-fashioned showtunes may be exactly what redeems screentime this Christmas. As we approach a different holiday season from ones past,...
A.J. Grey
5 min read
Netflix's Bait-And-Switch: The Baby-Sitters Club Takes a Turn for the "Woke"
I loved reading The Baby-Sitters Club series as a little girl -- and I bet you just might have, too. Kristy, Mary Anne, Dawn, and all the...
Britt Riner
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Christmas Activity: Putting the Young in Touch With The "Young at Heart"
One of the secrets to living a long life is staying young at heart. Sadly, it’s some of these “older kids” who are having the toughest...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Go Beyond “Secret Santa”: Try “Primerrily Poinsettia”
We’ve all enjoyed the Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange. Those holiday pastimes can be fun, but they also can be a waste of...
Gabriel Wander
4 min read
My New Birthday Tradition: Showing My Kids the Value of Time Over Treasure
“What do you want for your birthday?” my wife asked. I knew if I didn’t tell her something, I’d forgo any say in my 44th birthday...
Britt Riner
4 min read
Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy What?
One of Primerrily’s goals is to make civility about old-fashioned kindness and respect as opposed to political correctness. In this...
Primerrily Crew Contributor
5 min read
According to Harvard, This is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child
Our friends at the Department of Human Flourishing at Harvard University published a study analyzing various parenting styles and...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
10 min read
How I Scaled Back the Touch Screens, and Up the Human Touch
Learning to Be the Parent, with help from Naomi Schaefer Riley “It’s not that there is no reason to use technology. It’s that ‘I want...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Un“masking” the Need for Self-care
As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I’m simultaneously excited and yet already exhausted. I love seeing the...
Britt Riner
3 min read
Take Your Mask Off; Put These Masks on!
In every color and pattern, we've seen COVID-cautionary masks advertised and no doubt you have your own assortment. Once you’re ensconced...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
"Gifted" Gifting: Jigsaw Puzzles with Patriotic Purpose
This holiday season, we're not only celebrating together, we're also solving together! We love these gifts of jigsaw puzzles. And not...
Britt Riner
5 min read
How to Help Your Kids do the Marie Kondo To Care for Others
Since the 2014 release of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, author Marie Kondo has helped declutter millions of closets, kitchens,...
Britt Riner
2 min read
The Problem of “Too Much Stuff” and the Opportunity it Brings
When we were kids, Berenstain Bears were a regular pull from our bookshelves. Today, we have rediscovered a favorite that is just right...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
3 min read
Making a Selfless Act of Charity Also a Self-serving Purpose
Between school, after-school activities, social time, meal time, and of course down time, it can seem challenging to make time for...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
6 min read
Celebrating Native American Heritage Day!
We LOVE Thanksgiving for many reasons, including the family, the food, and the reflection. While our 2020 style Thanksgiving is nothing...
Rachel Gerli
4 min read
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
In any given year, but especially this year, food pantries and soup kitchens are essential support systems for people and families in...
Allison Lee Pillinger Choi
4 min read
Thanksgiving Books Celebrating History of the Holiday
In addition to preparing dinner, feeling thankful, and giving back, we’ve got learning history on our Thanksgiving to-do list. Primerrily...
Sarah Monning Schoellkopf
3 min read
Reflections on U.S. History from a Purposefully Patriotic Parent
A phenomenal selection of children’s American literature exists that will make you, your kids, and your entire family fall more deeply...
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