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...

Somewhere in the not-so-distant past, you probably remember getting your first computer. It was perhaps enormous, at least compared to today’s computers, and it probably didn’t do much more than word processing. Fast forward a few years to the invention of th...

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...

Best Toys and Gifts for a One Year Old Most toys for one year olds are brightly colored, cute, and multifunctional.  But even though they’re appealing to the senses, not all of them are actually good, beneficial buys for babies.  Of course you wa...

Best Gifts for a 3-Year-Old Finding the perfect gift for a three year-old is not the easiest task. At this age, children have their own personal interests, and it can be difficult to know exactly what they will like. If you don’t know what to give the thre...