Connecting Kids and Nature in the Digital Age

New Report Proves That Young People and their Gadgets Can Co-Exist in the Great Outdoors

The advancements in technology over the last decade have changed the way children spend their free time, up to 10 hours a day inside according to the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. A great deal of this indoor time often includes using technology which, if unmonitored, may have an unintended negative impact on our children. A new National Wildlife Federation report explores the positive benefits of connecting kids and nature. Friending Fresh Air: Connecting Kids to Nature in the Digital Age details how kids’ media habits can both positively and negatively impact health, learning and social development.

Function + Fun = Tech Gifts for Teens

Tech Gifts for Teens

Tech Gifts for Teens

by Regina Lewis

According to a recent holiday forecast report from the Consumer Electronics Association, 74 percent of consumers who are purchasing gifts this holiday season are planning to buy consumer electronics and have allocated a third of their budgets for gifts like laptops, tablets and video gaming consoles.

Tech gifts are a top trend for teens this holiday season, especially laptops and tablets. A recent poll found that nearly half of all parents said they are considering purchasing a tablet or a laptop for their child.

Winter Classic at the Mesquite Rodeo

Mesquite Rodeo Winter Classic - Ticket Giveaway - North Texas Kids

Mesquite Rodeo Winter Classic December 27 & 28 at 7:30pm


Bring the whole family to the Mesquite Rodeo on Friday, December 27th and Saturday December 28th to see cowboys from around the world compete in the 2013 Winter Classic. The Mesquite Pro-Rodeo is a great venue with family oriented entertainment.