- Ardith: Set, go!
[laughing] [game pieces clicking]
- My name is Brian.
My wife Ardith and I have two children,
Cedro and Draelen.
All of our schedules are busy,
and we're all trying to balance our crazy, hectic life.
We try and incorporate breaks throughout the day
for fun family activities and exercise,
or creative time where they can be away from the screen.
[singing] [ukelele strumming]
The kids can get refocused and reenergized,
and I think it overall helps with the stress levels.
A really great thing we've been doing recently
is having Grandpa reading time,
where we dial in with my stepfather,
and he's been helping the kids with their reading.
- Hi Drae-drae! - Hi!
- Are we ready for some new words?
- Yes!
- Grandpa will often prepare things
based on what they're learning in school.
He's been putting together these things for my daughter,
working with words and adding in family pictures
to get her really excited.
- On top of her papa. - And there you are,
sitting right up on his shoulders, all right?
- It's really been a win-win situation,
as it gives me some more free time,
and the kids have really been enjoying
their quality time with Grandpa.
And their reading has really improved because of it.
- Well, very good Drae!
You did great today.
- Brian: It's been such a great way
for us to stay connected as a family.
- Thank you!