Fourth of July Parfait

Your child can enjoy their own independence in the kitchen with this kid-friendly dessert! The time to celebrate our nation’s independence is fast approaching! While your little ones may not fully understand the history behind Fourth of July yet, that doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy the holiday. For many of us, Fourth of July has [...]

Summer’s Here! Beat the Heat with Strawberry Smoothie Pops!

The kids are out of school and the sun is high in the sky! Guess what that means.…Summer is officially here!!  Strawberry smoothie popsicles are a fun, healthy snack to kick this summer off right. This simple recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth and keep everyone cool in the summer heat.

Kiss Your Brain With Some Brainy Bites

– From the Desk of Heather Tuttle, Curriculum Writer – Here’s some food for thought.  Have you ever considered maximizing your mind through your mouth?  This week, we’ve got more than a spoonful of advice to build brawny brains in your family.  All you have to do is follow this simple recipe to ensure a [...]

6 Snacks with Fruit the Kids Will Actually Eat!

Summer is here, and you’re looking forward to a nice couple months with your kids. Take a moment and imagine the fun, well-ordered family dinners, the wholesome foods you will prepare for snack time, their quiet joy as they munch down their vegetables…Psych! Let’s get back to reality. The kids will demand ice-cream and soda [...]

Fight Off Those Pesky Colds

It’s no fun for anyone when your child has to be cooped up inside all day waiting for a cold to pass. Plus, if that cold means your child is missing school, his learning could suffer as well! We caught up with Registered Nurse (RN) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Joann Blum, to find out the [...]

Ask a Teacher: Computer Time and Eye Protection

Question: My 4 year old daughter loves to play computer games (educational). She sometimes spends more than 2 hours playing every day after school. What is the appropriate time spent on the computer as far as the eyes are concerned? We have a laptop but should we buy a special screen to protect her eyes? [...]

Guarding and Guiding Your Child’s Online Adventures

These days, it’s not uncommon for kids to be more tech-savvy than their parents. Between cell phones, computers, and video games, many kids access the Internet daily. So how can we keep up with all the new-fangled devices the kids are using and still make sure they are safe? Read on for the scoop on [...]

Virtual World Close Up

The Basics Let’s begin with the basics – what is a virtual world? Put simply, a virtual world is a place where people create a character (avatar) and interact with other people or their surroundings. Often based in magical or fantasy realms, virtual worlds do not necessarily follow the rules we humans are stuck with [...]