Written by Britt Lynn STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These areas of study give us the tools we need for some of the coolest jobs in the world. Ever wanted to build robots, go to the moon, work with whales, build bridges, code video games, or dig up dinosaurs? STEM . . .

Children aren’t as ignorant about finance-related matters as most parents think! According to a University of Cambridge research, children as young as seven years old can understand the basic concepts of money. Their understanding may be limited to buying their favorite food, toy, or gadget by asking their parents for . . .

Giftedness is such a loaded word that it isn’t used lightly! While most parents believe their children to be gifted individuals, psychologists and educators define “gifted” in other ways. Giftedness isn’t common, with only an estimated 3 to 5 out of every 100 children falling into the category. Gifted children . . .

Give your kids a fun outdoor activity… The convenience of technology sometimes makes us turn a blind eye to things that are equally imperative in our lives. One of which is the importance of physical activities among our kids and toddlers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states the advantages . . .

Podcasts…for your kids? Yes, you read that right! Contrary to popular belief, there is kid-friendly audio content for your kids, made available for every age group and developmental stage. As we all know, podcasts are the modern versions of radio shows that talk about any topic under the sun. Depending . . .

“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” This adage takes on a different meaning, especially today. The traditional child-rearing and discipline practices of the past are now coming into question. What was previously practiced before is now carefully being analyzed. Although it may be appropriate, those practices are integrated into family . . .

There are roughly 7.1 million individuals from ages 3 to 21 years old who have some form of disability. These disabilities are categorized into orthopedic impairment, autism, developmental delay, emotional disorder, hearing impairments, intellectual impairments, speech or language impairment, deaf-blindness, multiple disabilities, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, . . .

Thinking of buying a board game for your kids but are having second thoughts about what is best suited for them? Educational board games are still one of the best ways for kids to learn at a young age. With kids having a short attention span, these board games will entertain . . .

The back-to-school season is just around the corner! It’s usually an exciting time for children and parents. However, the reality is that this year, families of school-age kids face the enormous challenge of ensuring their children’s safety and health as they continue learning so they don’t fall behind academically. And while . . .