When I think Ugly Christmas Sweater, those grandma sweaters with Christmas cats and applique ornaments come to mind. I like the idea of a nod to nostalgia, a bit of kitsch, an humorous holiday fun. Jolly puppies in Santa hats on knitted cardigans aren't quite my style, though, so … [Read more...]
Coding for Kids with Code Kingdoms
Why are so many people talking about coding for kids? What if your kids could learn how to code their own video games and learn what Reader's Digest calls "the most important skill for jobseekers in the near future" at the exact same time? What if coding video games as a … [Read more...]
Goosebumps Birthday Party Ideas
Are you ready to throw an awesome Goosebumps birthday party? The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine emerged in children's literature in 1992 and continues to gain new readers, including my 9 year-old son. His school librarian highlighted the series this October and he … [Read more...]
Cubetto STEM Toy Review: Programming Fun
What if you could take your kids behind the scenes of their favorite video game? How does your controller tell Link to run, jump, or climb in Zelda? How does Roblox follow your instructions when you create a game? What makes the different colors and shapes possible in Minecraft? … [Read more...]
The Choose Kindness Game 2017 Update
My family lived in London during the summer of 2014 and we looked for creative ways to entertain ourselves on days when we needed a break from sightseeing. One afternoon, my 8-year-old daughter and I sat on the floor of our Greenwich flat and created a game for the family to … [Read more...]
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