Studies have shown that children have an easier time reading words that they already know than words that are foreign to them. In addition, the more words a child knows, the better she is able to comprehend what she’s reading. So, it seems to follow that building a child’s vocabulary is an extremely important part…
“Happy New Year!” These three words can spark both excitement and dread: hope for things to come and anxiety about keeping our New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, many are boycotting New Year’s Resolutions altogether this year because they are often empty promises we never keep to ourselves. We all have our own individual resolutions: exercise…
Experience Christmas Glow at Land of Illusion until Dec. 30th!
Cleaning and staging a home can take time. So if you’re a busy parent, you may be looking for solutions to prevent prepping your home from stressing you out. Silver Lining Organizers can help you get your home ready for potential buyers by putting everything in order. You can also benefit from these nifty tricks…
On Mother’s Day this year, a close relative told me what a gift this quarantining time has been for mothers, what with all this additional time with the kids. Although well-intended, I’m fairly certain she has no clue what’s really happening. Only once before was I so harried by a comment. While dating my now husband, I…
So my family has been staying home the last several weeks, and certain things have come to my attention. Having my kids at home — all the time — has turned the house into one giant playroom. Aside from the constant messes, there’s been a lot of shuffling between rooms, and my older kids have been…
Much like their escape rooms, TEG’s Field Trips challenge players to progress through games by uncovering clues and solving puzzles.
Join the Justice League at COSI this winter! DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers is open now at COSI. This super-STEM-powered exhibit runs through May 25 and is a must-visit experience for all little Justice Leaguers! DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers features all the heroes your kids know and love: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman — even…
We peeked throughout the house to make sure we hadn’t missed any of our belongings. I glanced into each room quickly, my daughter and wife’s eyes lingered a little bit longer. They wanted to make certain we weren’t leaving anything behind. As we stood by the front door, ready to leave our old…
That timeless parenting phrase — “it takes a village” — is never more applicable than when discussing foster care. Montgomery County Children Services defines foster parents as “people who provide a caring, temporary home environment for children unable to live with their birth families.” If you have ever considered taking on the important…
