Principals Concerned by Increasing Screen Time
Screen Time Robs Children of Time with Peers and Parents Time spent with screens takes away from time interacting directly with peers, teachers, and parents. It impacts a multitude of behaviors. Children don't learn how to sit still without [...]
Volunteering Propels Psychological Well-Being
An interview-based study in India explored self-perceived linkages between well-being and volunteering. Individuals engaged in long-term volunteering indicated positive development in terms of mental health and general physical health, as well as strengthened social connections. Further, volunteers on long-term [...]
Summer Camps in Wellesley
There are many amazing camp opportunities for kids of all ages in Wellesley. From traditional day camps to specialty camps, creative and performing arts, and educational STEAM programs, your kids will stay busy all summer long. Summer Camps for [...]
Summer Camps in Natick
There are many amazing camp opportunities for kids of all ages in Natick. In addition to traditional day camps, families will find specialty programs such as outdoor nature exploration, farming, boating, gymnastics and tennis. Summer Camps for Girls and Boys [...]
Help Your Kids Learn to Love Reading
Leisure reading makes a difference in children's educational performance. Independent readers develop a broad vocabulary, better comprehension skills, and increased understanding of the world. Help your child get off to a great start. Read aloud to your [...]
Recommended Summer Reading for Kindergarten – Grade 3
Early Readers Slow, Slow Sloths Bonnie Bader Summary. An early reading book filled with photos and facts of sloths. Kids learn about this slow-moving mammal through the use of basic vocabulary and short sentences [...]
Parent-Child Conversation is Key to Brain Development
Back-and-Forth Conversation Enhances Brain MIT scientists found that adult-child conversation changes the child's brain. Conversation accounts for a significant portion of the brain physiology and language skills in children. The research found that this is true regardless of the [...]
Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Children’s Museum, founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers' Bureau, a group of educators dedicated to providing new resources for both teachers and students, as a center for the advancement of the teaching of science. The Boston Children's Museum is [...]
Fun Things to do in Boston with Kids
We are constantly in search of interesting adventures that we can do with our kids in and around Boston. Whether you are local or just visiting the area, we hope you find this list interesting and useful. Please feel [...]
Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
We highly recommend this article published by TEDEd. It reminds me of when our kids were in daycare. The teachers often chanted "You get what you get and you don't get upset!" Every time I heard that, it made [...]
Math Competitions
Mathematics competitions are aimed primarily at advanced students in middle and high school. The contests are designed to promote problem-solving and analytics skills. Although generally held in-person at local schools, there are certain online contests as well as exams [...]
Emotional Intelligence Enables Academic Success
Motherly Life Notes Schools that are devoted to helping students develop high emotional intelligence improve both the well being of children and their academic scores. Emotional Intelligence Leads to Higher Scores Students who have higher abilities of emotional [...]
Summer Camps in Medford
There are wonderful summer camps offered in and around Medford. From social development programs to pre-college preparatory sessions, kids living in Medford and the surrounding areas will enjoy summer in Massachusetts. Summer Camps in Medford for All Ages Eliot-Pearson Children's [...]
Summer Camps in Boston
Boston has amazing camps for kids of all ages. There are so many options from which to choose. From traditional day camps to specialty sports, arts, and STEAM options, your kids will stay busy all summer long. Summer Camps [...]