Kindness is cool
Kindness is cool! And there are lots of easy ways to spread good vibes. Here are 24 awesome ways to encourage kindness at school. Read more
plastics and television
Toys changed after World War II with the ascendance of plastics and television. Here is an interesting history of how the toy industry changed. Read more
make sound decisions
Helping children establish enough self-confidence to make sound decisions regardless of what others are compelling them to do is a critical component of their social development. Read more
Lionel LLC
Lionel Limited Liability Corporation, known as Lionel L.L.C., is a manufacturer and marketer of toy and model trains, including historically accurate locomotives, rail cars, and accessories. Their mission is to "keep the magic of the Lionel tradition living for another 100 years."
adolescent brain function
Kids who play video games have better memory and better control over their motor skills than kids who don’t, according to a new study looking at adolescent brain function. Read more
sugar and hyperactivity
There’s no link between sugar and hyperactivity. None. Nada. Zero. Why is that so hard to believe? Read more
new bike boom
There is a new bike boom in the U.S. The history of bicycle usage from the 1930s to now shows that safety is the deciding factor in continuing the boom. Read more
the development of vision
An optometrist and eye health expert explains the development of vision in the early years of children and why screen time for children under 2 years of age is so dangerous. Read more
best physical activities for kids
What are the best physical activities for kids at every age? Here are a few foundational activities, sports, and games for kids that are seen to provide excellent development in movement and physical literacy, as well as health benefits. Read more
five building blocks
Do you know the five building blocks of a joyful family life? Sleep, work, eating, emotional expression and play are essential to a strong family foundation. Read more
