One of the biggest challenges for parents can be balancing the laid back approach to summer and helping children keep skills current so they’re ready to return to school in the fall. While the start of school may seem far away, it’s important to integrate learning in a fun way over the summer so kids…
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Free Summer Learning Materials from 4 Trusted Names in Education
Learning doesn’t stop just because school is out and summer is here. June, July, and August can be a wonderful time for learning through hands-on activities and exploring but if you prefer more guidance with your child’s learning, trusted names in education have designed fun summer curriculum geared towards 4-9. LeapFrog, PBS Kids, and toy…
Spring Cleaning Binge on Parents.com
The spring cleaning bug has hit me hard. While I declutter throughout the year, there’s nothing like a good purge! A couple weeks ago I went through stacks and stacks of boxes left over from my days as a classroom teacher to create a more work-friendly environment for my husband’s at-home office. Then I took…
Teaching Kids About Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon
On Monday, January 23, my family will celebrate the start of Year of the Dragon. This year is a particularly important year because of the significance of the dragon to Chinese culture. The dragon characterizes ambition, dominance, success, and is the mightiest of all 12 of the creatures that comprise the Chinese Zodiac. Around our…
Kidworth Twitter Party Thursday, 12/15 at 1 pm
One of the dreaded questions I’m often asked at this time of the year is “What do the kids want for Christmas.” Presents are nice but their shiny newness wears off after awhile and items are cast aside. I much prefer enjoying experiences with our children and building memories that will last a lifetime but…
Kidworth: Teaches Kids Financial Literacy Through Message of “Build Wealth, Not Waste”
If you dread the glut of toys will infiltrate your home as a result the holidays and wish that you could put the money spent towards longer term goals for your child instead, meet Kidworth. Kidworth is a free site that is designed to “build wealth, not waste” through a coordinated approach to savings, spending,…
Sam’s Club iPad App: Shop From Home and “Cybernate”
Tech savvy iPad owning Sam’s Clubshoppers will be pleased to know that the new free Sam’s Club app allows members to explore in-store and online offerings from the comfort of their homes. Earlier this week I participated in a webinar hosted by Techlicious to learn about the new Sam’s Club iPad app. Even though I’m…
