When I started this blog in 2008, my goal was to help families navigate parenting in the digital age by empowering you to make decisions about the kinds of devices and tools that were right for your family. These days it doesn’t seem like we get much of a choice. When it comes to the…
Education
Dorm Room Must Haves for New College Students
The links in this Dorm Room Must Haves for New College Students post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. After the excitement of high school graduation has passed, the reality of leaving home…
The Playground at The National Building Museum: Awe-Inspiring Intergenerational Play Space Now Open
Just in time to beat the heat of summer, The Playground at the National Building Museum is open for all ages to experience creative play. The Museum’s iconic Great Hall has been transformed into an awe-inspiring 14,000-square-foot imaginative landscape. Designed for exploration, creativity, and intergenerational play, it promotes climbing, building, gathering, and relaxing, through play…
31 Ways to Keep Summer Learning Fun to Prevent the Summer Slide
As the school year ends, it’s easy for kids to want to forget about school and learning but the loss of knowledge that comes from not being in school is real. Known as the summer slide, this academic loss can be prevented. There are plenty of ways to keep summer learning fun so kids stay…
2026 World Cup Activities for All Ages
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament begins today in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Between now and July 19, 48 national teams will play 104 matches across 16 cities in the three countries. Watching games might inspire questions about the game itself, players, and countries competing for this year’s title. Whether you have a…
MSI Prestige Series Laptop Review
This MSI Prestige Series laptop review is sponsored by MSI When it comes to buying a new Windows laptop, the selection can feel overwhelming until you narrow your search to MSI. Best known as the world’s leading gaming brand for mighty gaming machines, MSI Prestige Series laptops are masterpieces of engineering and materials. The company…
Best Gifts for College Grads
Graduating from college is an exciting milestone and while most think the best gifts for college grads is some form of cash, there are other thoughtful ways to celebrate this special milestone. Think about the college grad you know and what their next steps might be. Whether heading into a new career, grad school, taking…
ABCmouse Review: Free App Personalizes Learning for Ages 2-8
This post is sponsored by ABCmouse When I first started this website in 2008, my goal was to help parents navigate the constantly growing landscape of digital learning experiences for their kids. There were very few educational websites that existed to provide quality age-appropriate content but ABCmouse was one of them. Today ABCmouse has been…
The Big Draw at The National Building Museum Celebrates Drawing (free Sat 3/14)
This Saturday, March 14, you’re invited to The Big Draw at The National Building Museum. This third annual event is a free day-long festival for visitors of all ages to discover the power of drawing as a tool for better understanding the world around us. Keep reading to learn how your child can join a…
Building a Fast Pinewood Derby Car: 14 Tips from My Former Scout
Every year since 1953, Cub Scouts across the country have participated in the Pinewood Derby with the goal of building and racing small, driverless wooden cars down a sloped track, powered only by gravity. Things haven’t changed much in the past 65 years of the Derby. All cars still start as a block or wedge…
