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By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.   Follow us on Instagram for more fun ideas for kids! Calm Strips are the new fidget spinner to reducing stress and anxiety in children and adults. It’s no wonder they got a deal on Shark Tank. I recently saw Calm Strips on Shark Tank, a clever sensory tool to calm kids (and adults), and bought some recently to try on my 10-year-old son who has anxiety. Read our review below.  Unlike loud or distracting fidget sensory toys, Calm Strips are discreet and silent...

From ski slopes to winter festivals to ice skating rinks, there are so many ways to make the most of a New England winter with kids. In fact, tons of places throughout the region offer great activities for families throughout the colder months. Whether you’re enjoying refreshments at the lodge bar while your tikes learn to ski, or you’re snow-tubing down the mountain right next to them, you’ll find that New England is a place that caters to all ages in winter – even when bad weather requires staying indoors. For all the best ways to get through the snow...

Welcome to LearningWorks for Kids App Spotlight for Parents! In this series, we are highlighting some key apps for children and families and defining the key executive functions that can be strengthened through their use. This video will focus on the language learning app Canticos Bilingual Preschool. Click below to watch the video and learn more. The transcript is also provided below for your convenience. A special thanks to our videographer Alexa for her work on this awesome video!     Hello and Welcome to LearningWorks for Kids App Spotlights for Parents! In this series, we will be highlighting some...

Screen-free homeschooling is a growing trend among families with children. Many parents find that removing screens from their child’s education helps to improve focus, communication, and creativity. While many online resources are available for homeschoolers, many parents find that removing screens from the learning environment helps create a more hands-on experience for their children. Before you start your screen-free homeschool, it’s essential to know why it’s such a rewarding step and will transform your homeschool! This post has affiliate links. By buying through these links you can help support the website at no extra cost to you. Immediate Benefits of Screen-Free...

March is all about girl power. Not only is it Women’s History Month, but International Women’s Day falls on March 8. This makes it the perfect time to support hardworking women, some of them moms, in our community. From circuses in the parks to delightful sugar-filled bakeries, dive into our list of women-owned businesses in Chicago. photo: Metta Baby Metta BabyRachel Harangody's Metta Baby is Chicago's premier infant wellness studio with offerings including water stimulation, infant massage, baby yoga, parent/baby classes, music classes and more. The team is dedicated to promoting early developmental activities starting at two weeks that support...