What to Pack for Overnight Camp
As your kids get excited about all the fun they're going to have at camp this summer, make sure you send them to camp with all the right gear! We provide a suggested list of items below. Remember to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Blithewold Mansion & Gardens
Blithewold Mansion & Gardens is a 33-acre summer estate in Rhode Island that offers an experience in a comfortable setting approximately one hour drive from Boston (along Rte. 24) on the outskirts of Bristol. Blithewold is described as "a nationally [...]
Our Favorite Games to Help Kids Build Emotional Intelligence
Social and emotional management skills are learned through experiences and interactions with others. These books, toys and games are a fun way for parents to help their children recognize feelings and cope with emotions. They have been selected by [...]
Samsung’s Citizenship Programs Guides Students To Become Leaders
This post summarizes various STEM-based opportunities for kids, organized and offered by Samsung. The company's Global Corporate Social Responsibility programs help guide students to become future innovators and leaders for improving societal issues. The Solve for Tomorrow program highlighted [...]
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 [...]
Summer Camps in Cambridge
Families living in and near Cambridge have an amazing list of options for summer camps. There are so many different programs with a multitude of activities from which to choose. From traditional day camps to specialty sports, arts, and [...]
Summer Camps in Winchester
Kids in Winchester can choose from a fantastic list of summer camps, from traditional day camps to specialty music, performing arts, and STEM classes. Summer Camps in Winchester for Children and Teens Acera STEAM Summer Camp nurtures kids through [...]
Media and the Well-Being of Children
This book is a compilation of work from multiple contributors. It focuses on the media’s effects and benefits on youth development. The research is centered around the importance of media content, context and the characteristics of children. Content Matters [...]
Understand The SAT
What Exactly Is The SAT? The SAT is a globally-recognized standardized test that assesses a student's readiness and likelihood of success in college. The test measures competency and skill level in applying knowledge across three core academic [...]
Great Books to Help Children Begin the New School Year
The start of a new school year brings out lots of emotions. Your child will meet new teachers and new friends, and for some a new town and a whole new school. We compiled a list of great books [...]
Living in Wellesley
Wellesley is located about 15 miles west of Boston and is the halfway point along the Boston Marathon route. It has a lot to offer families, with multiple top-ranked public schools and playgrounds, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation into [...]
Manage Emotions, Do Better in School
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage emotions. Students with higher emotional intelligence skills achieve better grades and standardized test scores compared with their peers who score lower in emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Skills and Benefits Emotional [...]