next family getaway
Looking to plan your next family getaway? Here are 21 kid-friendly places to stay in the USA. Read more
Overprotective parenting
Overprotective parenting can have a negative impact on children’s mental health and relationships. Here are seven signs that you may be an overprotective parent. Read more
severe obesity
Despite years of progress with the WIC program, recent numbers show severe obesity among children from households with lower incomes is just as prevalent as it was a decade ago. Read more
Parker Brothers
George S. Parker, believing that strategy and amusement games could be enjoyed by adults as well as children, developed the classic games Monopoly, Flinch, Pit, Rook, Boggle, Risk, and Sorry.
Santa Claus on U.S. currency
Santa Claus has appeared on U.S. currency. For much of the country’s history, an official, standardized U.S. dollar didn’t exist. In its place was a Wild West of currencies from competing banks located across several states. Read more
navigate challenges
Give kids the independence they need to navigate challenges, including sticky social situations, on their own so that they can learn about their own abilities, as well as what works — and why — when dealing with other people. Read more
Adventures Without Limits
Adventures Without Limits makes outdoor recreation accessible to all. What began as a camp has since grown into a variety of programs that have helped thousands of children and adults enjoy the great outdoors year-round. Read more
‘fast’ and ‘slow’ learners
Are there really ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ learners? A recent study suggests learners in more favorable conditions have more background knowledge and learn at a more rapid rate than those in less favorable conditions. Read more
hazards being Santa Claus
With any occupation comes a risk of health and safety hazards. When it comes to being Santa Claus, the challenges are unique. The scientific hazards of being Santa Claus are many. Read more
tennis courts for pickleball
The only thing more prevalent than pickleball these days is this question: “Should we line our tennis courts for pickleball, too, or just have separate pickleball courts?” The answer in any given area will depend upon a variety of factors. Read more
