Parents as coaches: Tactics to support your child during remote learning

on March 20, 2020

What are best-in-class teaching tactics you can adopt – as the in-person adult – now that so many schools are converting to remote schooling? It will be tempting for all of us to replicate what we had when we were kids, but educational practices and ... Read full article

Virtual Museum Tours for Kids You Can do Right Now

on March 20, 2020

In this digital era many museums have put their collections online or created virtual tours that can help expand a child's mind. Google Arts & Culture has digitized the collections of numerous big museums, historic locations a... Read full article

Special Needs Schools in Greater Boston Massachusetts and New England

on March 31, 2018

In Boston, Massachusetts and throughout New England, there are many special schools that are dedicated to helping children with special needs succeed. Helping kids and young adults challenged with LD to succeed is what these schools are all about.... Read full article

Farm To Table New England Weekend Family Fun Getaway Near Boston The Inn at East Hill Farm

on January 25, 2018

Not only is East Hill Farm easy to get to—it is both an all-inclusive New England resort, less than a three hour drive from Boston, and a true recreational and educational farm experience. With a nonstop immersive activity schedule for all ages, farm... Read full article

How To Teach a Child to Ice Skate

on November 27, 2017

Ice skating is a fun activity that gets kids physically active and teaches them a lifelong skill. Get started teaching your kids with these 5 tips. Teaching a young kid to ice skate is fun for both parent and child. ... Read full article

Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe?

on July 24, 2015

Putting EMF exposure on your radar of potential health risks.... Read full article

Wondrous World of Acadia National Park

on June 11, 2015

The summer family getaway that keeps beckoning you back!... Read full article

Poisonous Plants to Humans and Pets

on January 09, 2015

These poisonous plants can be dangerous to people and animals. ... Read full article

Close the Gap with Long-Distance Relatives

on November 25, 2012

Maintaining close ties between children and their grandparents or other relatives is important, especially at a time when extended families often don't live near each other. Here are some neat ways to stay in touch and keep the family bond strong.... Read full article

Turning Kids On to Classical Music

on September 24, 2012

Even if you have no background in classical music, it's easy to expose your kids and your family to the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Follow these five tips from conductors and music educators.... Read full article