Considering enrolling your child in chess classes? We’ve put together a list of 9 benefits that prove chess for kids is a smart move.
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Author: Rachel Stamper
Rachel is a freelance writer and busy mom of two tween boys. She enjoys hiking, Geocaching and spending time indoors and outdoors with her two legged and four legged love ones.
You don’t need spendy science kits to have fun with your kids and teach them (or learn with them) about science at home. Never fear – you don’t need special tools or any deep knowledge of chemistry to take on these projects. Your kids will be thrilled to be doing science with you and you […]
Have a child whose homework mantra is “I hate math”? This mom’s been there — and she’s formulated some smart solutions to help.
Kids want more screen time? Offer these options to build strong skills in keyboarding, online research, internet safety, and yes, video game play too.
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5 Ways to Help Kids Learn a Language
The benefits of knowing a second language are multi-fold. It can increase your children’s future job opportunities, enrich travel experiences and stimulate their minds in new and exciting ways. If you’re not bilingual yourself (or all you have is a couple of years of high school Spanish), you may think you’re not equipped to help […]
If your middle schooler hasn’t fallen in love with reading, take a look at this list of books. From fantasy to non-fiction to movie stories and more …
These days, most kids are heavily into video games and apps, but there is much to be said for a good old fashioned board game. No matter how old your kids are, sitting down for some dedicated time together will thrill them (even if they won’t admit it). Most Americans tend to stick to the […]
My 12 year old son loves Minecraft and plays almost every day online either solo or with friends. And when he’s not building or adventuring, he’s watching YouTube videos of others playing and building. Seems like an addiction, right? That depends on your perspective. I have to say that I thought his hours of Minecraft […]