“Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom…!” Today was our first day of mandatory homeschooling. I knew it would be tough but it was even harder than I imagined. My 8 year old, 2nd grader was up at 7am and already wanted to start his morning work. My 10 year old, 5th grader decided to start with … [Read more…]
Stuck home for awhile? We have all recently found ourselves in a very unique situation. We are suddenly becoming homeschool parents and not by choice. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my kids, but being home with them for 4 weeks DURING the school year will be very overwhelming. Although I am … [Read more…]
Everyone is focused on what the kids will do while stuck home for weeks, but what about the parents? Of course, we will help them with their school work, make sure they are fed and spend some quality time together, but adults need to stay busy and useful too. I am not much of a … [Read more…]
Whether it’s to enhance learning after school, over the summer or during an unexpected school closing, there are so many fun ways to help kids continue to learn at home especially when it comes to writing. Since my kids were old enough to hold a crayon, I encouraged them to scribble, draw and write. Now … [Read more…]
Ever wonder if the dinosaurs really do come to life when you sleepover at a museum? Well, you have to experience a Night in the Museum at The Academy of Natural Sciences to find out. This unique experience is open to guests ages 6 and up, and it is the perfect adventure for families, couples, … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you suddenly had super powers? Now imagine being a 12 year old boy with powers! Well that’s what happens to Peter in the world premiere play, Bunnyboy! Featured at The Growing Stage, Bunnyboy is the winner of the Laurie Award from the 2019 New Play-Reading Festival. … [Read more…]
In high school, the field trip I looked forward to the most was the Physics trip to an amusement park. Besides being packed with fun, an amusement park is the perfect place to learn STEAM concepts. From design and architecture to velocity and speed to gravity and friction, there is so much to learn at … [Read more…]
Whether you celebrate for a week or just a day, choosing a child to be a Star Student is something they will never forget. Not only do they feel special and appreciated, they also feel validated for their hard work. It also helps build self-esteem and self-confidence as well as encourages a love of school … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Jump, bounce, flip and play! New Jersey is the home to some of the BEST places for kids (and kids at heart) to bounce around and get some exercise with friends and family. While playing, kids will enhance gross motor skills, balance, coordination and motor planning. There are so many amazing indoor … [Read more…]
I truly believe that every family should experience a road trip at least once in their lifetime! Not only are they fun and exciting, but they also offer so many wonderful benefits for children and adults. Road trips are not just a way to get from Point A to Point B. They are adventures with … [Read more…]