I had a nice family vacation recently. The kids are finally at an age so we can play golf and tennis. And now that I’ve tried it, I do have a few thoughts on playing sports with kids:For the tennis, I would ignore the singles court. Just play anything inside the white lines. If the kids are ...

This week we take a look at a number of toys that combine imagination and fine motor skills.<h2>Take Along Horse Farm (Playmobil)</h2>As readers of this column know, we’re big fans of building systems. But not every child shares that particular passion. This ...

The traditional fall TV season is transforming now that more and more shows are released throughout the year and/or dropped digitally for binge-watching. It can be challenging for families to keep up. But don’t despair: There’s still plenty to look forward to in the next few months on both ...

For many families, summer is a time for ice cream cones, water parks and vacations, but when Heather Creekmore tried to get her son enthused about a family trip, all he wanted to do was play on his iPad.“Once my kids have gotten on the screen,” said Creekmore, who writes a blog, “they beg ...

The process of learning to read involves a great many different skills and various mental processing milestones. It isn’t as simple as knowing ones letters and being able to recite by rote it also requires pattern recognition, cognitive understanding and maturity. By teaching your child ...

Parents need to know that the Star Wars app is an informational, interactive, but ultimately promotional tool for fans of the Star Wars movies, books, games, and TV show, “Star Wars Rebels.” It includes a variety of activities, including a simple lightsaber game, a selfie maker, news, a ...