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Teen’s Perspective on Vacations
by Sam P. June 30th, 2025 | Teen Perspective, Teens4 Ways to Create a Memorable Vacation
by Lori Sciame June 23rd, 2025 | TweensNo Sweat, Active Indoor Games for Kids
by Tania Cowling June 16th, 2025 | Elementary, EntertainmentVacations With Preschoolers and Fun for Parents
by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2025 | Preschool, Seasonal
Taking Flight with your Child and Surviving!
by Joe Lawrence May 18th, 2016| Elementary, Seasonal
The finish line is in sight for our children. School is almost out for the summer and for many that means vacation time. There is planning around every detail of the trip; however, many do not think about the actual plane ride itself. This moment of forced containment can be
The End is Near
by Sam P. May 13th, 2016| School, Teens
Yes, you read that right. Â The end is near, the end of school that is. Â For my fellow AP seniors, we are essentially already done. Â AP testing has finished for me, a few of you may have one or two left, but essentially school is over for AP courses. For
As Summer Draws Near
by Michele May 12th, 2016| School, Tweens
For students who get a traditional summer break, the school year is coming to an end. As a former teacher, I can assure you that the excitement is prominent on both sides of the equation. There's something gratifying in seeing all of the growth that has been accomplished during the
End School With a Fun Learning Plan
by Tania Cowling May 11th, 2016| Elementary, School
As your child ends another school year, the same question comes to mind. Will my young learner retain a school year’s worth of knowledge over the summer? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees they will. When I taught school, parents would ask, “What can we do over the summer to help
Preschoolers’ Last Summer
by Joe Lawrence May 10th, 2016| Preschool, School
Summer is almost upon us, and this school season will be ending. As parents of preschoolers, it is scary and exciting to see what the next year will hold for our little ones. There are some things we can do to help prepare them for their first year of grammar
The Change From Daycare to Summer Vacation
by Tania Cowling May 9th, 2016| Care, Infants/Toddlers
Change, at any age and especially toddlers, can be difficult and sometimes produce anxiety. When school is over, this change is a time for growth – not only skills and concepts, but also emotional growth and gaining independence. With more unstructured time during the summer, young children have the opportunity
Go Take a Hike!
by Michele May 5th, 2016| Entertainment, Tweens
I've always hiked with my kids, which made hiking a natural choice when they were tweens. Even if it isn't something that you regularly do with your family, I'd suggest taking your tweens on a hike. Why take a hike? Let me count the reasons.
Hiking is a great family activity.
Hiking is a great family activity.
Two Ideas to get Kids Active in a Crazy World
by Joe Lawrence May 4th, 2016| Elementary, Entertainment
It still amazes me that kids today have to be reminded to be active or that being active is not a “norm.†However, once we can show children how to find enjoyment while being active, they gain many benefits.
I remember growing up and never being in my house unless it
I remember growing up and never being in my house unless it
Toddlers Need Movement From Head to Toe
by Tania Cowling May 2nd, 2016| Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers
Plans to Resell the S7? Takes Steps to Protect it!
by Editorial Team May 2nd, 2016| Teens
The Galaxy S7 is one of the best Androids on the market. Right now, its only competition is its cousin, the Galaxy S7 Edge. With that sort of clout, everybody wants Samsung’s latest and greatest, but not everyone can afford its hefty price tag. Depending on your carrier
No TV Week from a Teen’s Perspective
by Sam P. April 29th, 2016| Seasonal, Teens
Personally, I think no TV week is a fantastic idea. As a society we have become so caught up with technology, it tends to take over our lives. I have several friends that will stay up far later than they should on a school night because they are on their
A Week without Television
by Joe Lawrence April 26th, 2016| Preschool, Seasonal
Wouldn’t it be nice to go a whole week without the children watching television? I have thought this a lot over the past couple of years. Then I thought about why I would stop at just the TV. Why not all devices?
It saddens me greatly to see how attached people
It saddens me greatly to see how attached people