7 Road Trip Learning Activities

7 Road Trip Learning Activities
Road trips are an exciting vacation for families, and they can be educational as well. With the right activities and plan, a road trip can also be an excellent learning opportunity for children.  Here are some fun ways to incorporate learning into your road trip.

9 Educational and Fun Activities for the Fourth of July

9 Educational and Fun Activities for the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is an exciting, fun-filled holiday for children. Among the festivities, try a few educational activities to learn about our nation.

Don’t Forget to Visit the Library This Summer

Don’t Forget to Visit the Library This Summer
The library is a fantastic source for learning and entertainment this summer. It is never too early to foster the love of reading in your children. Reading is the gateway for all learning. Your library is one of the best resources for your children, and it is free!

8 Tips for Learning While on Vacation

8 Tips for Learning While on Vacation
Your summer vacation is the perfect time for kids to keep learning. Learning and discovering new things doesn’t have to be boring. Here are 8 tips for learning while on vacation. 

Avoid a Summer Reading Setback

Avoid a Summer Reading Setback
Your child spent the school year developing their expanding reading skills. Summer may be full of fun memories and activities, but you don’t want to face a summer reading setback. Try these tips to avoid a summer reading setback. 

6 Nature Activities Your Child Will Love This Summer

6 Nature Activities Your Child Will Love This Summer
The world is alive during the summer, and it is the perfect time for some fun nature activities. Kids love spending time outside, and they need to learn more about the world around them. You should encourage your child to spend as much time outside as possible. Have picnics, swing, read outside, and garden, and try a few of these nature activities.

How to End the School Year Well

How to End the School Year Well

May is here again, and the school year is wrapping up! The end of the school year is usually a combination of last-minute activities, warm spring weather, and pushing through the same school-day routine… which is probably feeling a little stale by now. (See the viral post Worst End of School Year Mom Ever if you relate!) Okay, so how can we as parents help our kids (and ourselves) end the school year on a good note? Here a few ways to finish well and get ready to transition into a summer routine. Stay consistent with homework, morning and evening...

How to Help Your Child Stick to a Routine

How to Help Your Child Stick to a Routine

Most of us are aware that having some sort of routine is necessary to have a functional family life. Kids need routines throughout their growing-up years, not just when they’re infants or toddlers. Keeping activities in a consistent sequence helps both parents and kids manage their daily needs, including food, hygiene, sleep, and homework. Kids may fight routine, but it helps them have a sense of consistency and security. Here are some tips for helping your child stick to a routine: Use pictures. Connecting visuals with a listed routine can help kids remember it better, especially if they’re visual-spatial learners....