Whether you’re learning a language, teaching your kids, or looking for some fun, these word games will have the whole family laughing and learning. Humans rely on a lot of factors to communicate, but the most important variable is sound. From caveman grunts to slang words like yeet, we’ve been making all kinds of sounds […]
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Whether you believe in luck or not, these New Year superstitions will make ringing in the new year fun for everyone, especially your kids! New Year’s is more than just setting goals. To some, it’s a celebration and a fresh start, with all the fanfare and treats to go with it. But to others, it’s
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With the anticipation of the coming holidays, winter break sees many boring days. Keep your kids entertained with these fourteen activities. Winter break can seem long if kids’ attention spans are short. But it’s important to keep kids engaged all winter long so that they’re ready when school picks up again. Whether you have to
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A gifting tradition where you start a book flood and read all day? Sign us up! Here’s why you should give books as a gift. Every year on Christmas Eve, a book lover’s dream comes true: a flood of books fills the streets of Iceland. Literally? Not quite, but the reality is something close. Christmas
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Christmas excitement can quickly turn into no sleep for your kids (and therefore you). Save your holiday with these seven tips for getting kids to sleep. Christmas is right around the corner, and your kids know it. Their excitement will build and build all season long until Christmas Eve arrives and they can’t fall asleep.
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Letter writing, often considered outdated, is the best therapy. Raise resilient kids with these tips for writing intentional, expressive letters. Everyone knows that journaling is good therapy, but did you know that the same could be said for writing letters? Teaching kids to write letters from a young age not only helps their cognitive and
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The history of the cookie is long and delicious. Here are fourteen fun facts about cookies that you probably don’t know. Cookies, in their many shapes and forms, have been around for so long that we can’t pinpoint exactly how long. (Maybe since the 7th century? But definitely by the 14th century.) Either way, it
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Celebrate National Book Award Week with these twelve award-winning books that are bookshelf must-haves for kids. Among all the ideas and books in the world, there are some that just stand out. Some might be underrated and will slip under the radar, but some get the recognition and awards that they deserve. This week (November
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Book lovers love literacy, and book lovers who are parents love literacy—and their kids. Celebrate National Family Literacy Month with these tips to help your kids improve their reading skills. If you’re a book lover, then reading is a huge part of your life. Maybe you can’t even imagine what the world would be like
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There’s only so much you can do with a hand-drawn family tree. Here are fifteen creative ways to make a family tree that’s perfect for your family. As a visual representation of your family, a family tree has never been so important. Not only does it help you with your history, but it is a
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