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They may be getting more ice cream brain freezes now, but these learning toys will keep their minds sharp this summer Sure, summer means longer days, damp bathing suits, popsicles for breakfast, and of course, a break from homework. We definitely think those are reasons to celebrate, but with all the play and relaxation, there’s a chance you’ll run into the summer slide. This (relatively new) concept has experts keeping us on our toes (like we needed another thing), warning that the 3-ish months of summer vacation can lead to a learning regression that can make heading back to school...

Every Sunday this summer, kids aged 3-14 are invited to the Oakland A’s home games for free. Root for your Green and Gold and stay after to Race Around the Bases. Thank you to the Oakland Athletics for sponsoring today’s post. Young A’s fans can come to games free on Sundays | Photo: Oakland Athletics 2023 Sunday Oakland A’s Games + Kids Cheer Free On Sunday home games, kids are invited to the ballpark (with paying adults) for free. Afterward, they can head down to the field and run the bases, too. With Kids Cheer Free, do children still need...

People of all ages can be captivated by board games under $20 because of their undeniable attraction, and the games can bring people together for hours of friendly competition, strategy discussions, and laughter. They offer a welcome reprieve from time spent in front of digital devices and make it possible for loved ones to grow closer through participation in analog activities. On the other hand, if you have a limited budget, it might not be easy to track down good board games under $20. However, spending a fortune to partake in exciting tabletop adventures is unnecessary, as demonstrated by the...

Is screen time going to harm my child? Working as a clinical psychologist treating children, parents bring up a lot of their concerns in my practice. Recently, one of the most common topics of discussion is screen time. Parents are unsure what spending time in front of screens will do for their children: whether digital environments can promote learning or will melt their kids’ brains.  Although the average parent spends about nine and a half hours a day in front of screens themselves, many parents intuitively know that an excessive amount of screen time isn’t good for their kids. In...

Singing and playing name games are so fun and effective to teach toddlers how to spell their name. One of the joys of being at home with the kids is taking little moments of time to teach valuable bits of info. But it just looks and sounds like games! So the kids learn to love […] Click to read the post Teaching Toddlers to Spell Their Name on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide.