There are many popular traditions at Christmas, from gingerbread men to ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’. But where exactly did these traditions come from?Continue readingThe Origins of your Favorite Christmas Traditions
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A new comic reader app engages kids in stories about famous scientific discoveries. Kids love comics, and while more and more kids are getting their…Continue readingComics to Learn About Science & Real-Life Scientists
While you shuttle the kids to and from school and their activities, podcasts are a great way to be entertained or learn something new. KidNuz…Continue readingA News Podcast Just for Kids: KidNuz
Natalie is a high school teenager who believes she is not smart enough. Her parents noticed her self-esteem is low and want to help her…Continue readingBuilding Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence in Children
In our summer contest, your votes and reviews can help your favorite camp or class win money to improve their programs, plus enter you in…Continue readingActivityHero’s Business Grant: Rewarding Camps Who Make a Difference
As parents, we want to give our children every advantage in life we can afford. I love fencing because it can help your child build…Continue readingFencing builds physical and mental strength for kids!
Sometimes the idea of hosting the perfect soiree can put any mom into a tailspin. In the era of Pinterest and the perfectly crafted birthday…Continue readingA Bejeweled Birthday Experience
I’m a firm believer that new parents need to figure out a way to get out of the house and have some dates. Best case…Continue reading5 Date Night Ideas that Don’t Require A Babysitter
Kids birthdays can be so bittersweet. Our children grow up so quickly before our eyes, and every year we try to fit a year’s worth of…Continue readingTaking the Pain out of Birthday Party Planning
Remember what summer in your neighborhood looked like? Kids everywhere, laughing and playing? That’s what I remember about my childhood – being outside from dawn…Continue readingWill You ‘Leave No Child Inside’?
If sports are so beneficial, why are kids quitting? The top reasons kids give for quitting are losing interest (#1) and not having fun (#2). …Continue readingWhy Do Kids Quit Sports? Five Ways To Keep Them Playing