Experts say that one of the most important thing we should educate our children is to teach them to be creative, and one of the most effective ways to train and nurture creative thinking in children is to teach them how to think forward and to think of possible courses of actions and the consequences each action would produce. Doesn’t that sound like a game
It’s no big secret that getting kids involved in the performing arts can have major payoffs in school. After all, research shows that children who sing/dance/act/play their little hearts out are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement compared with their non-performing friends — and they tend to have enhanced cognitive, motor, and
We live in a small apartment with no yard so I have lots of experience with indoor activities for kids. Every parent knows how hard it is to keep a toddler occupied for even a few minutes, no need to spend 30 minutes designing a complicated activity! I always felt if I could keep my toddler busy for at least 10 minutes, it was a lucky day. Some of these
It’s not fun being cooped up because of self-isolation and social distancing, but with a little bit of effort, you can create some fun things to do at home to help the time pass and make some wonderful memories. You’ll probably have to work with what you have one hand, since so many stores are closed. But with a little creativity, we’re sure you can make
Over the last 70 years, the color, size, and connectivity of LEGO sets have undergone an unbelievable evolution — transforming from rectangular, colorful bricks into insane, thousand-piece replicas of everything from the Taj Mahal to Dominic Toretto's 1970s Dodge Charger from Fast & the Furious. With LEGO having just unveiled its largest build ever, what
With many parts of the world still in lockdown, most families have found themselves having to spend a large chunk of their time indoors to observe social distancing. However, staying indoors does not necessarily mean that you and your family need to be glued to the couch watching TV shows or surfing on the internet all day. With everyone staying at home,
As a parent, your kids are the light of your life. Some of that light, however, can quickly start dimming when you’re forced to keep them indoors for days on end. This may be due to illness, school closure, or anything else that might spring up unexpectedly (like COVID-19), but no matter the cause, it’s important to know how to navigate this
Known as one of the richest goldfields on earth, Ballarat, Bendigo, and the Macedon Ranges still harbor treasures in more ways than one. With a vibrant arts culture, historic buildings lining wide leafy streets, and more award-winning country restaurants than any other area of Victoria, the region is a hot spot for tourists, especially history buffs and
