These 4 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Wash Their Hands for 30 Seconds
While washing our hands has always been known to prevent the spread of germs, it’s been highlighted more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first recommendations for preventing spread of the virus was to wash your hands with soap and water for a full 30 seconds. We have been told again and […]
It’s Time to Have a Talk With Your Child. Here’s How It’s Done.
The decision to have a talk with your kids about a difficult topic can make any parent want to hide in their bedroom until the children are grown and gone. Death, divorce, sex, violence, and now the risk of viral infection can go on and on. During these moments even a parent who always has […]
How to Get Kids to Do Their Online Learning Work
Distance learning is becoming the new norm for children everywhere. And while some parents are struggling just to get through the day juggling kids, work and other responsibilities, there’s the added pressure of helping their kids with their online education. If you’ve chosen distance learning for your children this fall, here are some tips on […]
Four Simple Tips to Get Ready for Back to School
As the long, hot days of summer come to an end, there are three words on everybody’s mind: back to school. The start of a new school year can be both exciting and challenging. It can be tough to get ready to go back to school. But, whether your children are going back to the […]
The Incredible Origins of 6 Important Everyday Items
Have you ever stopped and wondered who invented the Internet? What about traffic lights? There are many things we use every day that we might take for granted, but even the simplest of objects can have fascinating histories. We’ve created a list of the interesting stories behind 6 everyday things to help spark your imagination. […]
The Most Interesting Writing Documentary Ever!
Do you like reading? Where did writing even come from? The answer to the second question may shock you. Joshua Rudder – animator and total language nerd – will entertain you through the birth and evolution of writing. Watch the story of the world’s scripts unfold before your very eyes. From the early cave days […]
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at Anything
We all want our children to lead successful and happy lives. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula for parenting, and often it can be confusing trying to figure out the best way to help your child reach their full potential. You might have heard that you need to pay for an expensive class or fancy […]
3 Things You Really Want to Know About Inventor Nikola Tesla
The Tesla car company has made major progress in our global pursuit of clean energy and efficient transportation. But did you know that the company’s name actually comes from an incredible inventor from the early twentieth century (1900s)? Nikola Tesla was an immigrant from Serbia. He came to the United States in 1884. He was […]