During a recent gift-shopping venture, I noticed an overwhelming number of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) toys available. The STEAM toy industry, also known as EdTech, is booming. It…
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I remember my first day of middle school. Though I’m loath to admit I can’t remember much of what I learned there, the seriously embarrassing moments stick with me. On…
Autumn has arrived and with it, the changing leaves and cooler air! What better way to celebrate the season than with bright, fun, handmade pumpkins? Use this classic technique and…
Why is middle school so hard? And why you should count yourself lucky if your kids move on having formed a bond with at least one teacher or adult.
We all know things have different weights. Science gets even more interesting when there are two things that are exactly the same size and take up the exact amount of…
Haitian art is known for its bright colors and themes from island life, such as fruits, flowers, and exotic wildlife. Most people in Haiti don’t have ready access to expensive…
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. I Love You Because You’re You by Liz Baker. Olivia by Ian Falconer. My kids postponed their bedtimes by begging…
Enter to win a family field trip to Historic St. John’s church here. The reoccurring thought – Get it right! – floods through actor Charles Wissinger’s mind every time he…
Wednesday evenings tend to be met with dread in the Tucker household. The midweek blues have hit, and after a long, hard day of work and play and school, my…
Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist, technician, engineer, and mathematician who studied the world around him. One of his inventions was a bridge designed to be used as an emergency…
Let your dad – or other special man – know how much he means to you by awarding him a very handcrafted keepsake trophy this Father’s Day. Personalize it to…
Do you have a bag full of plastic bags at home? Here’s a great way to upcycle this common item that, sadly, finds its way to our oceans all too…
