Flashcards. *shudder.* We're big hang-the-fuck-out people as well.
I totally agree with this sentiment, too:
"And, as with so much in life, the kids whose parents worry about this area the most tend to be the kids we need to worry about least."

And on technology, we've been Skyping with my sister in Colorado every other week or so, and Ingrid is now getting it, but sort of over-generalizes, as she tried to sit in Kate's lap on Sunday. I guess if your aunt in the laptop is waving to you, blowing kisses, and talking, why couldn't you snuggle up?