I don't know about you but the words SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT literally strike fear in my heart. I was never good at science and in fact had to go to night school for Chemistry class. But in an effort to never allow my own insecurities as a person to color the experiences of my kids I am forever on the prowl for ways to make science anything but frightful- and always delightful. And the truth is in … [Read more...]
Use the Olympics to Teach your Children about Teamwork With Movies, Crafts and Treats from #NetFlixKids
If, like our family, you and your kids are glued to Sochi and the 2014 Winter Olympic Games- this is a great opportunity for you to use this Olympic platform to teach your children about inspiration, teamwork and competition. Not only are the athletics themselves entertaining but what truly inspires our family, and what my son loves, is talking about the practice and perseverance it took for these … [Read more...]
12 Netflix Kids Flicks That will Turn Sniffles into Giggles #NetflixKids
12 Netflix Kids Flicks That will Turn Sniffles into Giggles Whether it is a Polar Vortex or a heat wave the temperatures outside have a way of has essentially bringing us Islanders, Brooklynites and Queensers to our knees. The fact that it is just too cold to do anything but FREEZE when you go outside is not making me or my kidlets happy campers. And yes so many of us have been plagued by … [Read more...]
Use NETFLIX to HELP Teach your Kids about Bullying Prevention #StreamTeam
My kids do not take well to lectures. But for that matter whose kids do? Personally I'm not one much for lectures either-- in fact whatever the subject being lectured to me is often falls on deaf ears. I do much better when I can be an active participant in a discussion and of course a visual aid always helps get the message across that much better. And my kids are the same. Don't get me wrong- … [Read more...]