#SeussSaturdays - A weekly celebration of Dr. Seuss' sheer genius!

As a book nut I simply cannot get enough of the tongue twisty, wacky wisdom that is delivered in my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes! Apparently neither can my readers - my collection of Seuss sayings is by far the most popular MommyMorphosis post worldwide. http://mommymorphosis.blogspot.com/2012/03/happy-birthday-dr-seuss-seuss-quotes.html 

Working on my son's Dr. Seuss themed Kindergarten graduation has been my latest reminder of the prolific children's author's sheer genius. Dr. Seuss offers a refreshing perspective on more than colorful fish and mischievous  chapeau-sporting felines. If you carefully read any of his many classics you'll find just the gem you need to understand love, wanderlust, ambition, adventure, friendship, disappointment or any other chapter of life.

Today I'm launching a social media campaign to commemorate the brilliance and beauty of Dr. Seuss' work. #SeussSaturdays honors the profound life lessons Seuss presented as fun sized nuggets easy for kids to digest, yet hearty enough for those who are only young at heart. 

Look for my #SeussSaturdays hashtag on the MommyMorphosis Facebook page, also on Twitter at @ShoMommy and Instagram by following @MommyMorphosis 

*For grown-up fun play the same game with Dr. Seuss quotes as you do with Chinese Fortune cookies. Adding "in bed" to the end will definitely make you giggle!

Digital Distractions

Am I the only one whose smart phone is always chirping, buzzing, ringing or chiming? Technology is a constant in our daily lives, whether we work in or out of our homes. We're busy tweeting, chatting, skyping, checking in, etc. Social media sites, synced calendars and online games keeps us just a few keystrokes away from connecting to friends, colleagues and extended family. Kindles, IPads, notebooks, etc... We can instantly access people and information from across the globe, but are all of our cool devices effecting how we relate and ultimately bond with our children? We've talked about digital divide, but what about the phenomenon of digital distraction?

I've seen it and I've done it. Checking Facebook on your cell at the park instead of playing with the kids. Keeping your toddler busy with Angry Birds or Talking Tom on a high tech tablet. Even texting while driving with a Baby On Board magnet on your SUV. #SorryOprah:-( As I write this post my baby is squirming on my lap. Are these trends a sign of the times or a compulsion spreading through our society? None of us are perfect people or parents. We do the best we can, but in order to be at minimum a "good enough" parent we must be present and aware. All of our online "friends" can wait. At times we're more plugged into what's going on in cyberspace, thanks to the worldwide web, than we are to what's happening in our families. I know these high tech advances that are often super cool and convenient. But, I've realized I needed to unplug a bit. So today put the gadgets down and have hands free contact with you kids. #RightAfterYouCommentLikeAndShareThisPost ;-)