Every 90s kid had a boombox in their bedroom, right? My metallic blue boombox lived on the lower shelf of my nightstand. It was huge, ugly, and had awful audio quality. But it got the job done–playing my CDs and cassettes of music and stories–and there weren’t really alternatives at the time.

Of course, in 2023 we have tons of tech-y options for keeping our kids entertained, from interactive toys to smart watches and tablets. The question now is how much exposure to tech our kids should get, especially screens.

Whilst I’m not necessarily a screen-free parent, we do like to limit movies and shows to special occasions for e&a. At the same time, sometimes Mama needs a minute (or a few) to get things done around the home. So when I learned about modern audiobook/story players for kids, I knew exactly what I was getting them for Christmas!… Read More »