In the age of social media, Tic Tok and cell phone, tablet and computer screens galore, it’s important to remember to take time away from blue light technology and expand young minds through reading. Americans spent less time reading and more time watching TV last year than ever before, according to new time use data released by the Bureau of […]
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8 Tips to De-Stress Your Home & Family
In today’s world, it can be really easy to become overwhelmed. Between working, school, enrichment activities, parenting and pets we can get a little caught up in negative thoughts or family drama. Take a deep breath and try not to stress! We’re here to help! Here are some ideas de-stress your home & family. Mindfulness. […]
History Comes Alive at The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History
Make those history lessons come alive with a virtual tour of The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History. Visitors can take self-guided, room-by-room tours of many exhibits and areas within the museum right from the comfort of their own home. Virtual museum visitors can also access various collections, research areas, research stations and even past […]
Kids Can Visit the Zoo from the Comfort of Home
Kids can get in touch with their animal side during a virtual trip to the San Diego Zoo! Visit with some of your favorite animals up close and personal via live web cams such as the koala cam, penguin cam, panda cam, elephant cam and many more. Search their vast video library for some of […]
DIY At-Home STEM Experiments That Make Science Fun!
Now that kids are home from school, Jessica Alfieri from Mad Science of Long Island has provided some hands-on DIY STEM experiments to help encourage science learning at-home! Parents can feel some much needed relief with these guilt-free activities and kids can enjoy the fun and learning at-home while still maintaining a healthy-level of curiosity […]
Art: Fun, Messy and Beneficial to Childhood Development
Where Can I find Age-Appropriate Art Classes for Kids on Long Island? For children, art plays an intrinsic role in their educational and emotional development. While some parents see their child’s art projects as a messy affair, artistic activities can help children excel in academic subjects such as reading and math while promoting visual, motor, […]
Benefits of Sending Your Child to a Long Island Preschool
Long Island Preschool and Early Childhood Education Programs are an opportunity for your child to experience the growth, sharing and early foundation they will need for the learning that will happen in elementary school and beyond. Preschool prepares children for kindergarten and can be the beginning of a successful school “career.” With so much pressure […]
How to Know if Your Child Needs a Tutor on Long Island
Some Long Island parents feel that hiring a tutor means their child has a learning disability. In most situations that isn’t the case at all. There are many reasons why a child’s school work many be suffering – ranging from various distractions to not being challenged enough, to needing a different teaching method or having […]
How to Find the Best Kids Sports Camps on Long Island
Sports are always popular with kids of all ages. Developing strong athletic skills are keys to kids appreciating a lifelong relationship with good health. Key athletic abilities that kids can expect to develop at a sports camp include strength, power, endurance, speed, coordination, flexibility, agility and balance. Long Island hosts a variety of general and […]
How to Find the Best Children’s Party Places on Long Island
If you are planning a children’s party and looking for a venue so you can save the wear and tear on your home and on yourself, there are a lot of options. From do-it-yourself kids party destinations, to full-service, classic to trendy and challenging and educational, most venues offer opportunities for adults to join in […]
