Video games!!! I swore my son would not be a "gamer," but at the age of 5, Mario won out. It's almost impossible to shelter your kids from technology, so instead we limit it and let him enjoy being a kid with age-appropriate materials. Not to mention it gives Mom and Dad a little free time to get things done around the house!
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