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Background map by Nilfanion and Dr Greg under creative commons licence. Pins by Londonist. Kids getting bored of the usual museums and parks? Time to expand your horizons. Pack the family off on a day trip to one the following attractions, all just a short journey from the capital. "Within an hour" is, of course, a vague term. It depends where in London you live, and how you're travelling. But all of the following should be within easy reach of most Londoners. In each case, we've given brief instructions on how to get there by public transport, and any notes...

Most folks love learning, regardless of whether or not school is "their thing." Sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right teacher for your learning style — or maybe even the right medium.For auditory learners, podcasts can be excellent vehicles for processing knowledge that'd be less digestible in more visual mediums like video or even the written word. The American education system tends to fail students in myriad ways, requiring lots of self-education after school is over to learn the real truth in spite of what we were taught in history, art, science, language, literature, and math. That's especially...

We’re living in unprecedented times. Sure, five years ago the experts probably could have told you that we were due for a global pandemic, or that Russia was likely to make a big political move. But the average American had no idea to expect any of that. Before the 2020 election, you wouldn’t have guessed that Donald Trump would run for President — and win. Looking towards the future, it’s likely your kids will have jobs that don’t even exist yet. Technology is developing at a rapid rate: Humans are racing to Mars, drones are becoming the centerpiece of war,...

California’s K-12 system is in a state of emergency. Enrollment is declining, caused by a number of factors including COVID shutdowns, stagnant or declining population or people pulling their kids out of school because they no longer trust the system. School funding is also down because it is tied to attendance Nearly half of LAUSD students have been chronically absent this year, though chronic absenteeism is a problem statewide. And while many educators are distracted by things like striking, school renamings and reducing educational standards and degrading curriculum, students are suffering greatly. According to recent standardized tests, a majority of...

Photo Credit: Etsy By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Follow us on Instagram for more fun ideas for kids! Children love gifts. They are excited by both the suspense of opening a present and the benefits of receiving gifts, such as feeling loved or pampered.  When you give your child personalized gifts for kids, they will feel even more special because these gifts are just their size! They are an excellent way to make sure that your child feels loved.  This will...