Recommended Summer Reading for Grades 6 – 8
Fiction Chasing Vermeer Blue Balliett Summary. Petra and Calder find themselves at the center of an art scandal. Everyone seems to be a suspect and Petra and Calder draw on their powers of [...]
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 [...]
Are Mobile Phones Affecting Your Children’s Social Skills?
Parents' acceptance and contribution to their children's use of mobile phones has changed the way kids develop social skills. While parents may argue in support of either the pros or cons, it is hard to deny that the cultural [...]
Developmental Characteristics of 4 Year Olds
Children Go Through Multiple Stages of Development All children go through developmental stages. As with physical characteristics such as height and weight, children have stages of social and cognitive development. This includes their interest in playing alone or with friends. [...]
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 [...]
Living in Newton Highlands
Newton Highlands is one of 13 villages within the city of Newton, Massachusetts. Commuting Subway access to the Newton Highlands T stop (Green D line) is at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Walnut Street. Keep in mind that [...]
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 [...]
What is a Youth Travel Team
When kids show potential and an interest in playing sports at a highly competitive level, parents should understand both the opportunities as well as the sacrifices involved with participating in youth travel teams. Youth Sports Travel Teams Explained A [...]
Summer Camps in Newton
There are many amazing camp opportunities in Newton for kids of all ages. From traditional day camps to educational STEAM programs and specialty creative and performing arts camps. Your kids will stay busy all summer long! TRADITIONAL [...]
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 [...]
The Importance of Family Meals for Children’s Health
A quick summary of hand-picked articles to help parents stay informed and find the right information to raise happy, successful kids. Rigorous Academic and Activities Schedules Derail Family Time Gathering together for meals is an ideal [...]
Recommended Workbooks to Help Kids Excel at Math
Help your children succeed throughout the school year by supplementing their curriculum lessons. Math practice and repetition is essential for strengthening a fundamental understanding and memory of math facts. These top workbooks engage kids with easy-to-follow lessons, colorful illustrations, [...]
Graphic Novels Advance Children’s Literacy Development
Motherly Life Notes Historically, comics were considered unhelpful recreational reading unfit for use in the classroom. That has changed. Graphic novels and comics are now understood to motivate young and reluctant readers. With detailed illustrations, the graphic novel [...]
These Graphic Novels are Great for Young Children and Reluctant Readers
Graphic novels are amazing books for kids of all ages. While these books are part comic and part novel, they are 100% captivating. Children love the humorous adventures and vibrant illustrations. Importantly, kids are less intimidated by graphic novels [...]