If your child is anything like all the other kids in the world, chances are they were initially very excited about learning an instrument. Emphasis on “initially.” Now, six months later, you may find yourself…
Remember when you were a kid and summer meant freedom—free from the cruel grips of long division, free to sleep in until the early afternoon, and free to spend every waking hour splashing in the…
Summer can easily turn into a season of too much junk food and ice cream and not enough of the healthy foods kids need to stay active. Getting kids involved in the kitchen not only…
I’ll be the first to admit that the phrase “super mom” can be overused and at times even a little annoying. Nowhere near as fast as a speeding bullet, chasing around a toddler while avoiding…
Elite sports begin young, and select those few who will be the superstars of the next generation early on. Whether you desire this intense experience for your child, or simply want them to be active,…
Swimming, softball clinics and church camps – you can likely rattle off the lists of summer activity options in your sleep by now. However, there may be one “fun genre” you may have missed while…
Keeping kids entertained can come with a hefty price tag and can often do more harm than good to their personalities. With video and computer gaming on the rise, more and more kids are losing…
With about twelve weeks of summer vacation quickly approaching, moms are looking for fun ideas for summer crafts for kids to keep their children entertained. Here are a few fun ideas inspired by Pinterest to…
Our children are our future. The world will soon be in their hands. Show them the importance of caring for their environment, recycling, and appreciating the luxuries of everyday life with these green activities. 1.…
1. To find something he loves doing. Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life, said the former Mr. Jennifer Lopez. Most of us dream of being able to make…
Memorial Day weekend is often regarded as being the unofficial beginning of summer—the local pool and beaches are open, the ice cream truck pays a visit, and kids get an extra day off of school.…
While Mother’s Day is obviously a special day set aside to honor moms from all walks of life, here at Activity Hero we want to applaud the efforts of motherhood every single day of the…
So what is a startup for moms by moms up to at 500? Kicking butt, of course! Like many other startups that hustle to get into 500, we crashed an invite-only New Year’s party. We…
There’s plenty Cinco de Mayo for kids in the Bay Area this week. And with sunshine continuing through the weekend, a lot more fun is sure to be had! Check out the events below if…
Does it feel like you spend a LOT of time and money planning and sending kids to summer camps? Well, you do. Here is something we put together from the data we have on San…
Calling All Activity Adventurers! Are you the mom of a boisterous boy or a day dreaming little diva? We have a meme contest for you! Send us Facebook-worthy snapshots of your kids caught in the…
As the winner of Bay Area Parent magazine’s Family Favorite award for two years in a row, Silver Creek Academy encourages children to think both critically and creatively. With academic courses geared toward small group…
Looking for something to do in the bay area this weekend? There are plenty of happening (or should we say “hop”pening?) events all around the bay with Easter just around the corner! April 2-6 San…
Ernest Kinsolving is a pro at placing a different spin on the typical music lesson experience. With the San Francisco bay area swarming with aspiring performers, Ernest focuses upon refining skill and inspiring a love…
Indraadhanush Center for Excellence may have a long name, but it’s also carries a long list of achievements in the world of Indian dance. From Bollywood to classical dance forms, Bidisha Mohanty conducts workshops and…