Sometimes a simple moment in life can provide a lasting impact. I realized this the other day, when I heard an ice cream truck coming down my street. As the distinctive music of the ice cream truck tried to beckon children in our neighborhood, I immediately had a flashback to thirteen years before when my…
That is the message that the non-profit Read Aloud 15 MINUTES wants parents to receive during its “Seize the Summer” campaign that kicks off on Sunday, July 5. “Daily reading aloud is a tried-and-true way to combat the summer slide that so many school-age children experience,” says Read Aloud 15 MINUTES Executive Director, Bob Robbins. “The…
Celebrate your Independence Day with more than just fireworks! Decorate the house in red, white, and blue by displaying your American creations! Here’s a list of the top ten Fourth of July themed projects for this year! 1. Red, White & Blue Paper Lanterns: All you need is cardstock, scissors, glue, stapler, and a…
The introduction of two female zebra sharks highlights a jaw-some lineup of Shark Week (July 5-12) activities at Newport Aquarium. Shark week activities
The Ohio Challenge, July 10-12, boasts an array of action-packed events, including the famed Team Fastrax Skydiving performance and mass balloon launch!
Use this guide to plan an enjoyable and affordable trip to an amusement park near you! Kings Island, Cedar Point, Indiana Beach, Kentucky Kingdom
Whether you rack ‘em or stack ‘em, organizing Pots and Pans (and Lids!) can be challenging. Here are some great products and tips to get your Pots and Pans under control. Cabinet Storage: Consider installing sliding shelf organizers for easy access. Use a tension rod or mount a bar inside the cabinet and hang pans…
As the summer heats up, so do the movie releases. Use this guide to help you and your family pick a new favorite film with ease. After all, there is no better place to spend a rainy summer’s day than the cinema. Organized by release date June 12 Jurassic Park*. Run time: 2hours 4minutes. Rating:…
The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
Students study more productively when their study area has these qualities: Available when they need it Comfortable space Free of interruptions Available study materials and tools Enough desk / table space Enough storage space Whether the desk is in their room or another area of the house, it is important that the…
