And the hits keep coming!

It has been over a year since I last posted on Family Web TV.  During that time, I've been involved in some other projects and haven't contributed any videos.  However, I continue to get emails from Vimeo (on a daily basis) informing me that my videos are being watched.  Sometimes, it's 3 views in one day.  Other times, it's 15 views in a day.  Who is viewing these videos?  Who is visiting this site?  

To satisfy my own curiosity (and to see if actual humans are checking out Family Web TV), I'm going to make a special offer.  To the first 7 people who email me at familywebtv@gmail.com and include "send me a CD" in the subject line, I will mail a complimentary CD of original kids music to your door.  That's right, none of this digital download stuff - an actual compact disc.  And I won't even charge you for postage.  What a mensch!  

All you have to do is provide your name and mailing address in the body of the email.  This is for US Residents only.  I will not keep your address on file.  Once I ship out the CD, I will throw away your address.  I will, however, include your first name and city of residence on my next blog entry as proof that I mailed out the CDs.  

Got it?  The first seven people who email me will receive a complimentary CD of children's music.  It's almost like winning the lottery but better because you don't have to pay taxes on your prize.

Hope to hear from you soon,
Mark

Pillow Notes

Whether it's packing notes in your child's lunchbox or putting post-its on the bathroom mirror, little expressions of love make a big difference in a child's day. Notes are a simple way to connect with your children.

Relax your Standards

Hands-on parenting is a good thing. It means you are involved with every aspect of your child's life. However, every now and again, it's okay to relax your standards. Your kids will appreciate it - and so will you.

Toy Giveaway

During the month of December, kids are inundated with commercials for toys, games, and entertainment. Eyes light up with excitement at all the presents children wish for. But December is also a time for giving and there are ways to get your kids involved in the giving of toys, not just the receiving.

Chore Board

How can you help your children understand the relationship between doing work and earning money?  In our house, we use a chore board.  The more they do, the greater their reward.  For more ways to connect with your kids, visit familywebtv.com.

Bedtime Baskets

My boys love shooting hoops before bed.  In order to have this special and fun privilege, the boys have to wash up, get pjs on, and have their teeth brushed by 8:30pm.  If it's later, no baskets.  If it's before, baskets.  They enjoy it because they compete against each other and get better at their math skills (like percentages - 3 out of 6 is 50%, for example).  As a parent, I love it because they look forward to getting in bed on time.

For more ways to connect with your kids, visit familywebtv.com.

Family Web TV is Coming Back!

Guess what?  Family Web TV is making a comeback!  By popular demands, new webisodes of Family Web TV are coming your way in the next few weeks.  Stay tuned and thanks for watching.

To learn more about Family Web TV and to get involved, visit www.familywebtv.com.