Students love summer because it offers a break from school. However, many students experience significant learning loss over the summer. Summer learning loss occurs when students forget what they learned during the school year. Learning loss can be avoided by incorporating learning into your daily routine. Students can strengthen their academic skills by adding educational…
Summer is a time of rest. However, many students experience learning loss during the summer. Learning loss refers to losing any specific or general skill due to a gap in a student’s education. An easy way to keep kids learning and engaged is through educational apps. A healthy way to incorporate screen time into your…
Summer is a fun time for teenagers, but filling all those leisurely hours can be challenging. As children age, finding summer activities suitable for them becomes increasingly difficult. The options for tweens and younger teens are limited since they are too young to get a summer job or drive with friends. Many teens would prefer…
Buying a present for your dad can be challenging. He usually has everything he needs or doesn’t want anything. We’ve found that practical, thoughtful gifts are the way to go. They truly are the best father’s day gifts your husband, dad or loved one will enjoy. Every dad is different and has unique interests. Whether…
Avoid battles over screen time with simple screen time rules. Summer days are for endless hours of playing with friends, lazily lying around, and enjoying the slower pace. When school is out, kids are in ultimate relaxation mode. And it’s good for kids to have unstructured time as it produces more creativity and independence. However,…
The comedy duo of Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley began when two best friends shared their frustrations over a glass of wine. Kristin and Jen decided to share the challenging and hilarious parts of being a mom online. Their videos resonated with other moms, and their audience grew to over 2 million viewers. The hilarious…
It’s been millions of years since dinosaurs walked the earth, yet your child is obsessed with all things dino. Kids have been playing with toy dinosaurs and digging up their backyards in search of fossils for decades. A love for dinosaurs or extinct animals is an extension of your child’s imaginary play and helps your…
The iPad is considered one of the best tablets for kids because of its versatility and extensive content catalog. However, the iPad isn’t a toy and doesn’t have all of the safeguards that come standard on other kid-friendly devices. Apple has integrated features that allow parents to set up an iPad for use by a…
Kids of all ages benefit from sensory toys, perfect for young children still developing fine and gross motor skills. Sensory toys offer screen-free entertainment that will keep your little ones busy. If you are the parent of a toddler, consider investing in sensory toys. Sensory toys can be simple and inexpensive. Textured toys or crinkly…
The Nintendo Switch is a wildly popular gaming console for kids. While many of the games available on the Switch are kid-friendly, there are games, features, and other aspects of the console that you may wish to control. Nintendo has created an app specifically for Switch Parental Controls. The app is free and easy to…
While too much screen time can adversely affect children, it’s OK to allow your child screen time throughout the day. Sometimes you need to cook dinner, make a phone call, or simply take a break from parenting. Letting your kids watch a show is a great way to entertain them while you get stuff done….