One of my favorite studies conducted around children and their dominant sense was involving children between the ages of 2-5 years, in a controlled setting who were given free rein to simply draw. Through their drawings, these children could be classified into their dominant sensory modes. This ...

Want to keep your kids’ math skills sharp over the summer — but don’t want to be a party pooper? Daily math practice doesn’t have to be drill-and-kill. We found five highly engaging math apps that will help kids avoid the “summer slide” in a fun — and totally painless — ...

Parents need to know that “Ant-Man” is a Marvel Studios/Disney superhero film (based on a Stan Lee comic) that’s tied into the rest of the “Marvel-verse.” There’s plenty of action/sci-fi violence — from fistfights to shoot-outs to a few gory deaths in which the human (or animal) ...

As the final weeks of summer break wind down, the weather continues to heat up and Mom and Dad's patience draws thin, it seems like a great time to research new outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy during these remaining long days. If you're beginning to think you've exhausted all your ...

When your kid’s summer camp tells you to just pack the essentials — swim suit, sunscreen, sleeping bag — a cell phone is usually not on the list. In fact, it’s generally on the “What Not to Bring” list. But for parents, staying in touch with our kids feels essential, and some find ...

Babies love to experiment with cause and effect, and this pull-the-string busy box lets them do just that — and you won’t have to pick up cereal off the floor.You will need:—Sturdy gift box with a lid (we got ours at The Container Store)—Screwdriver—Strips of fleece or jersey, new or ...