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Summers are here! And with summer, comes the mammoth task of keeping children entertained.  The last thing you want from your kids at home is constant nagging about being bored or long hours of screen time. And that’s why we have come up with a great bucket list of fun summer activities and ideas for kids that you can do at home. Hop onto the section that excites you most. Summer Fun Activities & Ideas for Kids: Outdoor Summer Activities & Ideas Brain Games Nighttime Summer Activities Nature Activities Summer Art & Craft Cooking Ideas Summers are perfect for outdoor activities. Let your...

A list of best things to do in Delaware County this weekend, July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th     What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend: Please call ahead before leaving your house to ensure the venue is still hosting the event. Due to the new COVID guidelines, many venues have cut back on the number of visitors they can allow. Fourth of July Celebration at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation On July 3rd and 4th, enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's birthday...

  By Katie Bohn-Penn State A new study analyzed some of the most downloaded educational apps for kids, using a set of four criteria designed to evaluate whether an app provides a high-quality educational experience for children. The findings show that most of the apps scored low, with free apps scoring even lower than their paid counterparts on some criteria. The results suggest apps shouldn’t replace human interaction nor do they guarantee learning, says Jennifer Zosh, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Brandywine. “Parents shouldn’t automatically trust that something marked ‘educational’ in an app store...

Amazon has great book deals! 📖 Head on over to Amazon, Target.com, or Walmart.com where you can snag a copy of The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book for just $4.99 (regularly $9.99) – lowest price! This science experiment book teaches you how to conduct dozens of awesome experiments using only a few common household items. It can also help you show your child just how fun learning can be while giving you something new and exciting to do together. Still not sold? Check out these helpful reviews! My daughter absolutely loves science and everything to do with it. She was...

San Diego is known for its coastal beaches, but you don’t always have to go to the ocean to play in the water. If you go inland and look between our hills and canyons you’ll find tons of freshwater lakes and ponds to splash around in for a fun-filled day. Scroll down for in-the-know watering holes that tend to be less crowded and more secluded—you might even be the only ones there! We’ve paired each waterway with a food hot spot nearby to grab some coffee, sandwiches or snacks for your lakeside adventures. photo: Bonnie Taylor @famdiego Evan’s Pond This...