My 4th Grader Is Failing English, and He’s Going to Have to Figure It Out
When this English teacher found out her son was failing English, she had to make a decision. Does she get involved or let him figure it out on his own?
5 Edible Science Experiments for Great Hands-On Learning
Some days you don't have to decide between doing a science experiment and making a snack—you can do both at the same time! My kids are endlessly fascinated with the...
Bug Hotels, Toad Houses, and Other Backyard Wildlife Habitats Kids Can Create
If you and your family love the great outdoors, or if you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in the flora and fauna around them, it's time to...
Why Hands-Off Learning Is a Huge Opportunity for Kids
My kids are used to roaming the nearby streets. They are used to finding friends and wildly running through the common spaces of our neighborhood. Each of my kids is...
I am not much of a baker. I have a signature one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that tolerates unsifted flour and a generous dose of extra cook time when the timer...
Should We Still Be Teaching Kids How to Read and Use Maps?
The other day I was on a work trip in Los Angeles and had to traverse four different interstates, take 10 back roads, and skirt three traffic jams to get...
