Fight back against boredom and keep your kids busy and entertained—without staring at a screen—with this handy collection of family activities ranging from DIY projects to outdoor adventures to easy daytrips. While technology often offers a quick and easy parenting solution to keep children entertained, too much screen time can negatively affect developmental and social skills, and even lead back to the original problem—boredom. Screen-Free Fun offers over 400 ideas to disconnect from tech devices and reconnect with our families in a healthier way. You and your child can pick from DIY activities to games to weekend outings. Since many of the activities work well for kids at various ages, your family will be able to grow along with the different projects and make plans for both younger and older siblings alike. You can try indoor projects like homemade slime, outdoor activities like building a fort, or learn more about your favorite destinations with activities like a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood or an i-spy game at the zoo. There is also space for your family to add your own favorite activities so you never forget a great idea or memory! From summer vacation to holiday breaks and every rainy day in between, with this book you and your family will always have something fun to do together—without ever having to resort to a tablet, phone, or computer.

Ollie has a big imagination and big plans for summer. But no one in his family wants to go outside and play. Dad is sending emails, Mom is watching TV, Ollie's siblings are playing video games and texting—even Gram and Gramps are too busy downloading photos. Too much screen time! How can Ollie get his family to shut off their gadgets and play together? In our technology-focused world, more kids than ever turn to screens for information and entertainment—just like their parents. By the time children are eight, they spend seven or more hours a day with screens and electronics. Ollie Outside invites kids and parents to read together, get outdoors, and focus on family fun. Tips at the end of the book reinforce this message.

The Future is Now! Twenty-first century casinos are nothing like the classic dens of the Rat Pack erathe days of Elvis and Liberace and the Mob in the movie Casino. Todays world of slots, and all casino gaming, is as up-to-date as everything else in Las Vegas. The new slots are sophisticated and computerized machines that offer excitement, entertainment, and frequent paysif you know what to look for and how to play these new machines when you arrive at the casino....and before you start spending your money. In This Book You Will Find More than 100 photos of the newest and best slots. How to find the best games and machines. How to play the newest slotsbefore using your own money.

Drowning in bills? Dreaming of financial freedom? Imagine a life where you can breathe easy about money, while actually enjoying the journey to financial wellness. "Less is More: The Joy of Frugal Living" isn't just another dry finance book—it's your family's ticket to a richer life with a lighter price tag. Packed with wit, wisdom, and real-world strategies, this guide shows you how to: * Transform your relationship with money, without feeling deprived * Master the art of savvy spending and joyful saving * Turn mundane budgeting into a fun family adventure * Raise money-smart kids who don't constantly beg for the latest gadget * Travel, celebrate, and indulge in life's pleasures—all on a shoestring budget From decluttering your home to detoxing your spending habits, you'll discover that frugal living isn't about saying "no"—it's about saying "yes" to what truly matters. With heartwarming stories, clever hacks, and practical tips, this book is your compass to navigating a world of consumerism while keeping your wallet (and your sanity) intact. Whether you're drowning in debt or simply looking to live more intentionally, "Less is More" offers a refreshing perspective on how spending less can lead to living more. Ready to embark on a journey where pinching pennies meets living your best life? Your adventure in frugal abundance starts here. Dive in and watch your savings grow along with your satisfaction!

This is the first book to provide practical guidance for library staff on virtual storytime planning and production. Learn how to design virtual youth services tailored to patrons in different communities, and how virtual programs serve as a form of community outreach. Included in this guide: Case studies of successful virtual storytime programs Creative examples of potential programs, which can be developed and adapted Simple tips on how to increase production value, regardless of available space and equipment Features of virtual storytime software with which presenters should familiarize themselves A comprehensive list of websites, software applications, and assets for creating and sharing virtual programs An overview of laws concerning online privacy and the use of copyrighted materials in virtual storytimes Background information and talking points addressing the benefits and drawbacks of screen time for young patrons Sample training syllabus, outline, script, and reflection questions for virtual storytime staff Children’s librarians will find useful case studies, tips, and resources in this volume.

Improve your odds every time you play! Video slots can be an exciting and profitable alternative to traditional slot machines, especially for those who know the right wagering strategies. In this updated guide, nationally renowned gambling columnist and casino insider Victor H. Royer offers outstanding advice for improving your odds at video slots. He explains how to play the most common video slot games in the casino and exactly how to maximize your chances of success with each. Pick up insider tips for such casino favorites as Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. No matter which game you choose, the odds of winning consistently can be dramatically improved through proper playing technique. You'll learn: Why all video slot games are not alike! How to determine which games and machines offer the best odds of winning Strategies for maximizing potential payouts while minimizing potential loss How to avoid common mistakes Smart and simple advice for money management And many more tips for increasing your odds! This essential guide also includes a fun and informative video slots quiz and complete payout tables for 20 of the casinos' most popular video slot games. From Royer's proven "Keys to Winning" strategies to uncovering games with the best bonuses and even navigating the EZ Pay® TITO—ticket in, ticket out Ticket System, you'll be better prepared than ever before. When it comes to video slots, knowing more means winning more—so let this book make you the smartest player on the floor. 106,000 Words

Infants and toddlers—the so?called “touchscreen generation” — are living in a screen mediasaturated world. They are the target market for ever?growing numbers of apps, TV shows, electronic toys, and e?books. Making sense of the complex issues associated with screen media in the lives of children under 3 can be challenging for the adults who care for them. There is a strong need among teachers (and parents) of infants and toddlers for guidance related to the appropriate role of screen media in early care and education. Unlike most other books about technology in early childhood, this book focuses specifically on infants and toddlers. It explores why and how infant and toddler teachers need to be techwise in order to understand the implications of screen media for children’s learning and development. The book serves as a single, accessible resource to relevant research findings from the fields of pediatric medicine, child development, developmental psychology, social and behavioral sciences, and brain science. It provides infant/toddler teachers with a comprehensive approach and strategies to guide their decisionmaking and promote practices that are evidence?based, family?centered, culturally responsive, and collaborative. It is a call for teachers to think carefully and act wisely when making decisions about screen media—both the technology that they are encountering now and the technology they will encounter in the future—in order to optimize the learning and healthy development of infants and toddlers.