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5 Best Back-to-School Math Apps for Students

Math isn’t the same as it used to be! Parents may struggle to help their children learn even basic concepts, as the way to work the problems today is different than even 10 years ago. One way to help...

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10 Apps Kids Use That Parents Should Know About

It’s a parent’s job to protect their kids, but sometimes that can feel impossible in a digital age. And although apps themselves do not pose an actual threat to their safety, they can provide an...

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5 Useful Apps to Help Kids Meet Their Goals

We get how difficult it can be to get your kids to respect the value of goal-setting and taking the long view. Some of us are only just learning this lesson ourselves. Luckily, there’s a great tool...

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A Parents’ Guide to Fortnite: What You Need to Know

Many parents know that their kids and teens enjoy playing the video game Fortnite, but that may be all they know about this global cultural phenomenon. The basic overview of Fortnite—it’s three...

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5 Graphic Design Projects and Games Your Kids Will Love

Any parent with an artistic child knows the importance of keeping their child’s creative mind flowing. I remember how my mom would always carry a small box of crayons (or at least a pen) with her for...

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What Parents Should Know About Instagram for Kids

With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks available to teens today. In fact, 72 percent of teens have an active Instagram account. But what...

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How Teachers and Students Are Using TikTok in the Classroom

Teachers and school officials around the country have begun to take notice of the fact that TikTok, a short-form video-creation tool and social media platform, is now one of the most popular apps with...

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Is Tumblr Safe for Kids? Here’s What Parents Should Know

You’re familiar with Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and even TikTok. Maybe you’ve set up rules about these social media channels for your children and ensured their privacy settings are...

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6 Video Games Based on Books

Did you know that some of the best video games today are based on books? If your teen (or pre-teen) has been playing these games, he or she may be unaware of the great, original story lines and...

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The Benefits of Video Games in Education

The use of video games as authentic learning tools is a controversial subject. In the past, video games have been labeled violent, pointless, and mind-numbing, but now educators are exploring the...

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Educational Toys: 10 Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Finding just the right gift for someone special in your life can be a difficult task, and finding the right gift for kids can be even tougher. With interests and hobbies that can change by the day,...

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