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a family: dad, mom, young son and daughter sitting in the tailgate of their car looking at a map. text on the photo says Spring Break Ahead.

Put a plan in play for spring break travel time and rainy days

Mar 15, 2023

With the countdown to spring break fast approaching go-time, thinking through ways to bridge the less action-packed moments can keep things relaxing for everyone. Exploring the state or the globe I...

mother working on addition problem with young girl but she looks frustrated

Teaching kids to wait and persevere kicks success into higher gear

Feb 15, 2023

The next time your child says, “I can’t do it,” think carefully about whether it’s really time to jump in and do it for them or whether a little more struggle could be their friend. Keeping at it p...

young boy hanging head first over the edge of a couch looking very bored

Staying active, getting creative can brighten winter blues

Jan 25, 2023

Daylight hours are growing longer, and temperatures will soon be rising. Still, for now the days can too often be cold and gray. Put a few imaginative moves in play to add a bit of thrill to the ch...

Oct 22, 2021

Rhyme, rhythm, and neural pathways: Singing helps kids with reading and much more

Oct 18, 2021

Stepping up STEAM integrates skill sets, expands thinking

Oct 18, 2021

Part 1: Skills that still count include analog clock-reading

Oct 18, 2021

Keeping score: teaching kids a healthy sense of competition

Oct 16, 2021

Pull boredom busters and little lessons from what's around you

Oct 16, 2021

Part 2: Cursive comeback suggests handwriting still matters

Oct 11, 2021

Part 1: Reading expands kids’ vocabulary and extends their opportunities

Oct 11, 2021

Part 2: Reading expands empathy, kindness, and cultural awareness

Oct 08, 2021

Two time-tested tactics become trends: teach kids phonics and get them outside

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