We’re finally on summer break! Yes, of course fun is in order, but it’s also important to keep the kids engaged and learning. You hear a lot about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and it is easier than you think to include these types of activities over summer vacation. All of these summer STEM activities are on the agenda for …
Codenames is perfect for groups, parties or any family game night. While you can play with just 4, this is our go-to game when we have a crowd of 8 or more. It’s a fun way to include people who don’t consider themselves gamers, and it’s challenging without the silly stuff than many “party games” …
I’m learning a lot about doing road trips with tweens. Here are 9 Tips that are working for us.
What are your tweens into–history? science? art? nature? There’s something for every kid here in Washington DC. Choose one of these free things to do in Washington DC with tweens. When my kids were younger, I had no problem coming up with FREE activities to do to keep us busy on long summer days. It …
About a year ago, we changed how we did tween allowance. We moved our son from a traditional $-per-week model to a more real-life structure that we’re calling the salary method. Our goal is to teach him how to manage his own money a little at a time, so he’ll be ready to do so independently …
Are your kids dying to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Get tips on how to learn solving, plus what to do after they master that skill. Last December, my son decided he wanted to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. Over the next few weeks, he practiced, researched solutions on YouTube, and finally memorized the …