Helping your children with their homework can be overwhelming even on the best of days; sometimes, the work is easy, but it’s been a long day and your brain has had enough. Other times, it’s hard to tune back into concepts you learned years ago in order to help your child understand, or maybe there are new concepts you never even studied. Some kids have a hard time concentrating when they’re at home, knowing there are video games to be played and snacks to be had, while others battle with … [Read more...]
Fun, Patriotic Memorial Day LEGO Flag!
There are so many ways to celebrate our country and those who've sacrificed for it. From barbeques and parades to lake days and get-togethers, there's a lot to do this weekend! For some quieter time with your kiddos, here's a LEGO build that's sure to entertain, make them think and allow you to spend some extra time together. Little bins for little hands has created an American Flag LEGO Build with directions here. Don't forget to share a picture of your build with us afterward on our … [Read more...]
5 Local Cleveland STEAM Experiences to Cure Your Kid’s Cabin Fever (And Yours!)
The holidays are over, school's back in session, and if you live in the Cleveland area there's a good possibility you and your kids are going crazy on the weekends. The snow, rain and cold keep us inside and it gets to be too much. Fear no more, because we put together a list of 5 local Cleveland STEAM experiences for you and your kids to get out of the house and enjoy this winter! BONUS: these are educational and your child probably won't even know it. Check it out: 5 Local Cleveland STEAM … [Read more...]
How To Bond With Your Child Over YouTube
Does your child pay more attention to the next YouTube video coming out than the words coming out of your moth? Instead of shrugging off YouTube as dumb cat videos, or worrying about the dangers, try engaging with your child about the YouTube they watch. Here are some of our best tips: Ask your child to share the videos they watch. Referring to YouTube in a negative way or as a waste of time is more likely to cause your child to disengage. Have you seen the familiar headphones on, … [Read more...]
