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The Dad’s Choice Awards is making its return for the ninth year running, promising to deliver an awards programme ‘bigger and better than ever before,’ as it puts the latest toys, puzzles, games, and apps through their paces this year. Entries are now open across all 20 categories for this year’s Dad’s Choice Awards, with a closing date of Friday, September 24th. The Dad’s Choice Awards is recognised as the only UK awards dedicated to dads and their children, with submitted products put to a judging panel of Super Dad Testers. Now in its ninth year, the 2021 Awards will...

STEMa love of learningcoding toys for kidsrobotsgames, these gizmos teach as much as they entertain. And many coding and STEM toys are so much fun that kids don’t even realize they’re learning. Star Wars Boost Droid Commander by LEGO This gorgeous Lego set teaches creative problem-solving skills, thanks to its 40 interactive missions and buildable props.Yes, this thing is pricey. But seriously, you almost cannot put a price on the level of ingenuity you get with this Lego set. Kids build Lego droids, and the set includes a color and distance sensor, a Bluetooth move hub, and 1700 pieces. That's...

Richard Douglas Lamm By Nancy Thorner -    A friend steered me to this speech given by the late Colorado Democrat Gov Dick Lamm on Dec. 12, 2011, How to Destroy America, at an immigration-overpopulation conference in Washington, D.C.    Richard Douglas Lamm (August 3, 1935 – July 29, 2021) was an American politician, writer, and attorney. He served three terms as 38th Governor of Colorado as a Democrat (1975–1987) and ran for the Reform Party's nomination for President of the United States in 1996. Lamm was a Certified Public Accountant and was the Co-Director of the Institute for Public Policy...

The best read-aloud books for kids are stories you can get lost in. They can be stories full of action, simple stories full of heart, and stories that feel like a warm blanket. Moreover, great read-aloud books help kids (and adults!) step into other worlds or to see themselves reflected. Everyone can benefit from participating in read-alouds. As a former elementary school teacher, I remember my favorite part of every day was the time I spent reading aloud to my students. I loved gathering on the carpet and watching them lean in as if we were sharing a secret. I...

Summertime is all about fun in the sun and time outdoors, but we can’t spend every day at the pool or the park. Whether you’re looking to escape the heat, the rain or the scorching sun, we have five fun-filled ways to spend a summer day indoors! This article is presented by Google Kids Space, a new kids mode on select Android tablets that features apps, books and videos for your kids to explore, learn and have fun*. Learn more about Google Kids Space here! Build an Obstacle Course An at-home obstacle course is a DIY fort mixed with adrenaline!...