Skateboarding has been gaining popularity among kids in recent times. Aside from the fact that it relieves stress, enhances metabolism, and boosts coordination, sports scientists cite that this physical recreation is a complete workout in itself.   In America alone, an estimate of 6.5 million people participated in skateboarding events in 2018.  For children, starting this . . .

Smack in the middle of summer and winter is the sweet spot for all seasons: fall. This ‘cooling-off’ period’s most noteworthy signs include shorter days, longer nights, and the seemingly stunting of vegetation growth where leaves turn to a distinct auburn to faded yellow. This season carries with it a . . .

Every child has different ways of expressing their gender. Some children are comfortable with their assigned sex at birth -whether male or female. Others express their identity in a way that challenges others’ expectations, both socially and culturally. Trans-identified or transgender children, for one. Transgender children (and their community in general) . . .

As children spend more time indoors, adults need to be more creative to get them to explore the outdoors using toys or outdoor structures such as playhouses. By age 2 to 3 years old, kids are likely to engage in “pretend play’.” This is the time where you’ll see kids . . .

Stay connected with them… Mobile phones are useful and powerful devices. These handy pieces of technology are costly, and generally not child-friendly. These days, however, kids can own a cell phone. This device has the primary purpose of keeping users connected, but most children want it for entertainment purposes. They also . . .

Children are generally curious. And with the rising use of technology, they are exposed to digital platforms at a very early age.  For some parents, video games are approached with caution because of its ill-reputation for turning adorable little children into video addicts. However, this is not always the case. . . .

Let’s have some fun… Play is a crucial part of a child’s development. It is during this time that they get to explore their creativity, develop their imagination, and build their dexterity. It’s also a period where they get to learn more about their body’s abilities when they stretch, run, jump, . . .

If you’re dealing with kids with so much energy, give them a physically exhilarating and fun outdoor activity! Specifically, they have an interest in cars, or you want them to be the next big racing superstar, a Go-Kart is a perfect thing to purchase for young beginners. It can be . . .

According to USA Today, there has been a remarkable 11% decrease in first-time unemployment insurance claims from March at almost 7 million claims to the first week of July at more than 1 million. This goes to show that, amid the pandemic’s detrimental effects on the individual and the economy, . . .