In a world in which we spend so much of our time in front of a screen – smartphone, tablet, computer, television – setting up board games, or tabletop games, is a refreshing change. These (largely) screen-less games allow children to touch and interact with something tangible. Children can learn so . . .

Is your child becoming more interested in a certain field and excelling in it? While it’s true that children naturally love learning, some kids pick up topics faster and learn new ideas more easily than others. Not all children can grasp concepts the same way—and your little one may be . . .

The Internet is a double-edged sword. While it provides timely, relevant, and reliable information, it’s also a dangerous place to be for everybody! But children and teens are particularly vulnerable because of their gullibility and curiosity, not to mention their ignorance or dismissal of basic online safety protocols. Parents must . . .

Smartphones have great potential to add to a child’s development, but they can also pose a real danger. Apps that aren’t secure could make your child vulnerable to online threats and inappropriate influences. The wrong kind of content can distract a kid from learning, playing, exploring, and fully enjoying childhood. . . .

Once upon a time an application or an app was fairly straightforward: check your email, look at a calendar, use a calculator. Today, anything can be an app. Entire companies are connected to one single app and that has certainly changed not only the world of apps but the world. . . .

A celebration of tradition, Christmas brings together families, friends, and loved ones. And as many would say, Christmas is mainly about—and for—children. Parents want to make the season a fun, unique, and magical experience for their kids! Watching the children excitedly doing the Christmas countdown evokes feelings of joy and . . .

Written by Chief Editor, Britt Lynn The process of pretend play teaches so many social-emotional skills, as well as language and thinking skills. Children process life through play. It is their way of existing. And what better way to engage in this formative type of play than with a dollhouse? In some . . .

Did you know that from 1200 to 1500, St. Nicholas was considered the bringer of gifts on his feast day, December 6? Of course, St. Nicholas is the basis for Santa Claus, the jolly fellow dressed in red with white fur trim who ventures from the North Pole to distribute . . .

Edited by Britt Lynn A Hoverboard… What’s that? If you’re reading this, you probably didn’t have a hoverboard as a kid. Unfortunately, the hoverboards you may have imagined (ones that float) aren’t yet available cheaply to the public. No worries. There are still incredible boards that will let your feet feel like . . .