Halloween 2020 was always going to be special. For the first time in a long time the holiday landed on a Saturday during a full moon. Although recent events threaten to undermine this sentiment they could also serve as a catalyst to make this Halloween special...

When the Internet was first introduced to the public, very few people could have imagined how much society would come to depend on it.  Imagine, now, navigating a global pandemic without the Internet.  Does it not feel as though it would have been virtually i...

With her otoscope in hand, Laalitya Acharya stepped into the make believe role of a medical doctor. There was just one problem - the otoscope didn’t work, because like the rest of her toolkit, it was a toy with no true function.  Dissatisfied with simply...

The millennial and boomer generations are quickly making the political stage their own.  Youth activism has been an essential element of civil rights throughout history. The 1960’s and ’70’s were a particularly busy decade. Students of all ages marche...

A hard reality set in last Spring when parents had to accept that the upcoming summer was not going to look like summers passed.  Gone were the normal summer camp options, ones where kids gathered in large groups and interacted without the concept of soc...

How to Avoid COVID Summer Slide Unfortunately, summer does often come with academic losses known as the summer slide. Our children revel in the freedom of summer; for three months they get to relax, play, and just be kids without the pressures of school...

Summer 2020 is bound to be a unique experience for our children as they balance the freedom of vacation with the restrictions of social distancing. You may be wondering how you and your children can salvage the traditional summer experience. Luckily, most go-t...

Father’s Day is an international celebration of all the amazing men who have acted as our caretakers, providers, and support networks. What’s fascinating about the modern Father’s Day we all know and love is that it was founded by a woman.  The Origins of ...

As Father's day is fast approaching, here are some Father's day inspired STEM gifts that kids can do with their fathers as a bonding experience or presented as a gift. 1. Build Your Own Barbecue Smoker Description: Make your father’s day dinner on your own hom...

Children are social beings.  They crave quality time and interaction with their friends, and research shows socializing is important for their social-emotional development.  After over a decade of seeing the power social media has over kids, substantial p...