Nothing says summer like planning and packing—and heading out the front door for an all-American adventure. You don’t need a surplus of time or money, just the conviction to…
Excerpted from Lucinda Scala Quinn’s Mad Hungry Family (Artisan Books). There are times when you crave sugary desserts like a crisp or crumble, and times when you want refreshingly fruity…
Stephanie L. Tourles, author of Naturally Bug-Free, shares two recipes for non-toxic, natural insect repellent you can make at home right now! Summer is nearly here—my favorite season! It’s…
Every day, parents come by my office to chat about SUMMER BRAIN QUEST, learning trends, and their worries about their kids’ education. (On a good day, they’ll proudly tell…
Welcome to our new #FridayReads feature on the blog. Every week, we’ll be excerpting a chapter of one of our favorite books to start your weekend. This week, it’s Lauren Grodstein’s unforgettable…
Research shows that if kids take a break from learning all summer, they can lose up to three months’ worth of knowledge from the previous grade—a phenomenon known as…