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Ask any 10-year-old boys or girls what toys they want, and you’ll be met with a disgusted eye roll, a huff, and a demand for the latest iPhone. Choosing toys for 10-year-old boys and girls that actually pass muster is no easy feat because the very word (toy) is a huge turnoff. The best gifts for 10-year-old boys and girls treat them less like solitary children in need of entertainment and more like socially adept mini-adults, which is what they should be becoming as they enter what developmental experts call “middle childhood.”The notion is to empower 10-year-olds to create and...

With so many options out there for holiday gifting, Fat Brain Toys is always a safe bet for affordable, educational, crowd-pleasing gifts for kids of all ages. The Nebraska-based company offers hundreds of creative, brain-boosting toys and activities for babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and even adults! To put some of their top picks of the season to the test, we invited Miami-based artist and mama Dana Haim to try them out with her brood—which includes husband Jaron, and kiddos Orion, 6, Luca, 3, and Vivian, 1. From the most beautiful rainbow-hued Montessori Lens Blocks and Personalized Name Puzzles to on-the-go...

When students receive an iPad, they have access to a world of potential educational opportunities. By setting goals and utilizing the many features and apps available, students can use their iPad to improve their academic performance and make the most of their learning experiences. Some goals that students may want to set for themselves include: 1. Organizing and tracking assignments and due dates using the Reminders app or a third-party app like iStudiez Pro. 2. Creating a daily or weekly study schedule and setting timers to stay on track. 3. Utilizing apps like Notability or GoodNotes to take better notes...

Keen on screens or not, these screen-free gifts are fun for all the kiddos on your list We don’t have an issue with screen time. After all, devices are entertaining, sure, but they also offer educational and convenience benefits! But regardless of your stance on the subject, everyone needs time away from screens and devices (grown-ups included). There are a lot of fantastic screen-free gifts out there, and these are some of the absolute best that are definitely on our “Buy” and “Give” lists! Slumberkins We love Slumberkins. All of them. Every last one. We love that each one comes with an...

Time4Learning is an online homeschool curriculum that can be a good fit for families who are looking for an alternative to traditional schooling. It is important to read through reviews of any curriculum before making a final decision, and this Time4Learning review will provide an overview of what the program entails. It can be hard to decide what curriculum is best for your homeschooled child. You want to make sure you are choosing something that will engage and challenge them, while also providing the structure and support they need to excel. Before you jump into a new curriculum, it can...