Lillian Tibbles's Blog, page 3
May 15, 2016
Fun With Puppets on Skype and FaceTime
Envision playing with puppets with children or grandchildren on Skype or FaceTime. My friend Susan recently was surprised to learn that I wrote a book containing 100+ activities for Skype and FaceTime. She said that when she Skypes she just chats with her grandchildren. However, she was curious about why I would plan an activity for Skype … Continue reading Fun With Puppets on Skype and FaceTime →
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March 10, 2016
100+ Fun Activities For Skype With Children
100+ Fun Activities For Skype With Children has just been published as an EBook and is available on Amazon. Since 2010 when I first interacted with my grandson on Skype I have been on a mission to help families connect with video call. This EBook can be easily downloaded and taken along with you when you … Continue reading 100+ Fun Activities For Skype With Children →
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December 27, 2015
Dyslexia, Skype, FaceTime and Google Hangouts
Dyslexia, a specific learning disability, is quite common in children. The prevalence is estimated to be between 10-15 percent of children in the US, although far fewer children are diagnosed. The child with dyslexia may have difficulty in reading, spelling and performing skills related to the use of printed language. It is thought that dyslexia … Continue reading Dyslexia, Skype, FaceTime and Google Hangouts →
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October 28, 2015
STAY SAFE WITH SKYPE, FACETIME & GOOGLE HANGOUT
Video chat apps like Skype, FaceTime and Google Hangout are wonderful tools that keep you connected to loved ones. In 2012 Microsoft and AARP released their Connecting Generations study which showed that today’s social technology like Skype and FaceTime helps families connect and improves inter-generational relationships. I’ve written about keeping children safe online but adults … Continue reading STAY SAFE WITH SKYPE, FACETIME & GOOGLE HANGOUT →
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September 28, 2015
Skype and Your College Student
Using Skype is one of the best ways to stay connected to your college age children & grandchildren. My Mom always said “you never stop being a parent”. Those words have repeated in my mind many times over the years. However, in addition to the trials of being a parent we also get to enjoy the joys … Continue reading Skype and Your College Student →
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August 13, 2015
Skype and The Teen Book Club
Communicating with teens is not always easy. My friend Janet recently told me about the Book Club that she started with two teenage grandchildren who live in different households. One of the best ways to connect with young children during a video call is to read a book. As children get older they will be … Continue reading Skype and The Teen Book Club →
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July 21, 2015
KEEP CHILDREN SAFE WITH VIDEO CHAT APPS
Skype, FaceTime, Google + and Facebook all have video chat options. It’s important to know that these are designed for adult use. Children need to be protected from internet fraud when using these apps. Danger is lurking as we see children under the age of two who have quickly learned to swipe the face of … Continue reading KEEP CHILDREN SAFE WITH VIDEO CHAT APPS →
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July 2, 2015
Celebrate The 4th With Video Chat
The 4th, as the holiday is sometimes referred to, is often celebrated with family events. For families that are separated from their loved ones this can be a difficult time. Independence Day is a national holiday celebrating the date that the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Although the separation of the Thirteen Colonies … Continue reading Celebrate The 4th With Video Chat →
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Celebrate The 4th With Skype & Facetime
The 4th, as the holiday is sometimes referred to, is often celebrated with family events. For families that are separated from their loved ones this can be a difficult time. Independence Day is a national holiday celebrating the date that the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Although the separation of the Thirteen Colonies … Continue reading Celebrate The 4th With Skype & Facetime →
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May 22, 2015
Show & Tell With Skype & FaceTime
Looking for activities to enjoy when connecting with grandchildren on Skype and FaceTime? Some of our family’s best video calls were an old fashioned show & tell session. A grandchild comes home from daycare or school with a work of art or project and my daughter will suggest they call Grammy so she can see it. Another … Continue reading Show & Tell With Skype & FaceTime →
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