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Ask any teenager if they like to read, and you might be disappointed with their answer. While some young adults love to read, many are growing up attached to their video games and smart phones. Luckily there are many ways to nurture a lifelong love for reading within our littlest of learns. Keep reading to find out how to plant the seeds necessary to grow our kids’ love for reading.

Perhaps there’s no greater hot-button issue in the world of education than that of homework. The debate rages on: is homework useful for kids? While homework has been blasted in studies in recent years, many of such studies focused on test scores or GPA. This article will address how to use homework as a valuable tool for character development without overloading your child.

When kids start school, they begin a journey that will last well into young adulthood. This journey will influence the rest of their lives, from their interests and goals, to their future careers. That’s why it’s so important for kids to have a healthy transition into their new academic lives. This article will share some of the basic adjustments, and life skills they’ll need to make starting school a breeze.

What can be more fun than moving, jumping, singing, and dancing? Kids love to sing and dance, and just act silly. If you’re looking for yet another fantastic strategy to use with your little one to help them build essential skills during play, look no further! Fingerplay is delightfully fun, and gives your child’s mind and body a great workout. This article will give you all the reasons why your child needs fingerplay in their lives, and great ideas to get started. 

We live in a day and age where there’s never been more opportunity for expressing ourselves and following our dreams! So, how can we encourage our little ones to find their passions and learn to express themselves? Here’s an article that will shed some light on how to encourage your little learner to develop a healthy identity.

It’s that time after holidays when kids are happily playing with the new toys they received from Santa. As adults, it’s much the same for us! We might be absorbed in the latest gadget received, all while getting back to the daily grind. What a perfect time to stop and reflect just how much time we dedicate to having fun with our family.  This article will give you ideas to connect with your family and little ones in meaningful ways. 

Last summer, a game called Pokémon Go made headlines for being a revolutionary new game that brought the gameplay right into the players very own world, thanks to a technology called augmented reality. While augmented reality seems like a brand-new technology, it has been slowly revolutionizing education and the way kids learn. This article will share 5 innovative roles in which this technology can and will transform the way your child learns. 

There is a lot of information and misinformation regarding kids labeled with hyperactivity in childhood. But what many don’t realize is that hyperactive kids are not necessarily misbehaved, nor should they be thought of as “bad kids”. To be sure, there are many ways for these spirited kids to channel their extra energy in positive ways. This article will show how seemingly negative aspects of hyperactivity can actually be redirected into something more positive. 

It's time to announce the results of our Christmas Giveaway. We appreciate you for taking time and joining it. Sincere thanks to everyone! And the WINNERS are... 

Would you like to give your child a gift that he or she will not only enjoy, but also learn from? Thankfully it’s easy to find quality learning games that will excite your child on Christmas morning! Whether you’re looking for something extra to stuff your little learner’s stocking, or just trying to find something more unique, there are many learning games out there that your child is sure to love! Here’s an article that shares some often-overlooked gifts that Santa can bring!