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With the ever-expanding presence of screen time in kid's days, reading directly off a page has taken on a new novelty. Not only is it more fun for kids to hold a real object, but most studies also show you retain more from reading from a physical page than a screen. In fact, the heft and physicality of the printed page might actually contribute to a deeper understanding of reading too. Magazine subscriptions for kids provide the opportunity for your kids to experience this old-timey act while learning about their favorite subjects. Give a kid a magazine subscription for Christmas...

In partnership with Official Play Partner School’s out but that doesn’t mean the learning stops, too! There are plenty of great ways to keep your kids engaged over the summer so they keep on learning and growing—while still having fun. Yes, we’re looking at a different summer with fewer or no organized activities, but it’s a golden opportunity for a summer of play, where kids develop physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Here are some ideas about how to encourage that healthy play. Make memories with tabletop games Math, logic, spelling, reading, strategy, collaboration, improvisation, spotting patterns—that’s just a sampling of...

The BAFTA-winning children’s television production house, Sixteen South has signed Bulldog Licensing as its global licensing agency for Odo, the new preschool series scheduled to premiere on Channel 5’s Milkshake this summer and KiKA later this year. Aimed at kids aged three to five, Odo is designed to teach young children to believe in themselves to help combat the rise in anxiety and depression levels in today’s children. Funny, charming and heartfelt, Odo works on multiple levels to provide a humorous experience with important life lessons for kids and parents. According to the team, the animation ‘lends itself perfectly to...

Scavenger hunt ideas are basically adventures waiting to happen. They conjure that special rush associated with a good challenge and spark a desire to solve the riddle, beat the challenge, or find the mysterious hidden treasure. And almost no one can resist that dangling carrot, the prospect of finding treasure — be it actual gold or tasty snacks or even just more clues. “There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure,” famed American humorist and author Mark Twain once said. Just change “every boy”...

Click here to read 10 Ways for How to Slow Down & Make Your Child Happy Every Day on Hands On As We Grow® How to make a child happy doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are simple tips to help us slow down and make our kids happy on any given day! Today’s post is a wonderful parenting reminder shared by Joyce of Childhood Beckons. 10 wonderful ways to slow down and savor the moments with your kids! We all need to take the time to do these! Life can be hectic and busy. Parenting can sometimes seem to compound...