With more than 20 million views on YouTube alone, Learning Resources created a splash this summer with Beaker Creatures by disrupting the collectibles and blind-bag trends with a new line of science themed collectibles that combines the thrill of collecting with hands-on science experiments. Now, the educational toy company is asking its kid fans to…
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Editor’s Pick: Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
This past June my family and I were invited to the new Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas. Designed to be a destination spot that reaches far beyond Texas, Epic Waters boasts an array of attractions including a 45-game arcade, food, a retractable roof and more. To say my family of 4 enjoyed…
Six Tips for Making a Smooth Back to School Transition from the Experts at Highlights Learning
School is right around the corner and parents and kids alike are anxious to get back to their normal routine. Here are six tips from the experts at Highlights Learning for how parents can help kids smoothly transition back to school. 1. Forge friendships Host a few short and sweet play dates for your child’s…
4 Ways Your Student Can Avoid the “Summer Slide”
SCHOOL’S OUT Hearing the final school bell for the year can bring feelings of joy, relief, and…dread? Many students, their parents, and their future teachers know the reality of the so-called “Summer Slide.” Summer learning loss happens in two ways: forgetting what we’ve learned and not making any progress over the break. Research has shown…
New Kabbage Data Shows 85 Percent of Small Business Owners Believe They Achieved the American Dream
Kabbage, Inc. , a global financial services, technology and data platform serving small businesses, released data today showing 85 percent of small business owners believe being your own boss and owning a business is achieving the American Dream. A nearly identical 84 percent of more than 1,000 U.S. small business owners hope their children one…
How to Keep Summer Low-Tech and Your Kids Engaged
For most kids, summer is a time of freedom – from classrooms, strict schedules and the general humdrum of the school year. But summer also means more time for devices and gadgets, which can sometimes get in the way of how kids engage with the (real) world around them. Now that we’re already more than a…
5 Fun Ways To Teach Your Kids About Money: Part 3
5. Charitable Activities Teaching your kids how to give to others while on a budget is something that will help them learn various skills and allow them to feel a sense of purpose and pride. Here are some unique ways kids can learn about money and give back: Kids Boost There’s an organization in Atlanta,…
Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Movie Night
How to Get Your Kids Involved in Philanthropy Over the Summer
Now that we’re in the heart of summer – and school summer vacation – many parents are left wondering how their children can best spend all of this free time! While some opt for camps to fill the summer months, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You…
Aida Yodites: Helping Girls Transition to Adulthood
One quote that you often hear parents say is, “Kids grow up too quickly.” One minute you’re bringing them home from the hospital and the next minute you’re shopping for training bras. Moms know the frustration that can come with choosing the right undergarments for a growing daughter. There’s a point that they’re not quite…