Parenting

Top museums for kids: 25 SoCal attractions for families

25 Can’t-Miss Science Centers, Zoos, and Museums for Kids in Southern California

Whether you’re looking for a way get the kids out of the house for a few hours or a weekend trip for the whole family, Southern California has opportunities to learn and play around every corner. Grab your future astronaut and explore a planetarium, or bring your budding marine biologist to a museum where they …

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Modern homeschooling and how technology is changing education

How Technology and Online Education are Making Homeschooling More Accessible

Technology is changing how we teach our students, but also where and when we teach our students. As digital learning resources grow, so do the number of homeschooled students in America. Who are these students who learn from home, and how can parents facilitate learning outside of the traditional classroom? To answer these questions, we …

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Fun DIY science experiments to engage kids in STEAM at home

Top 8 DIY Science Experiments You Need to Try with Your Kids

—–Updated for 2020—– Many educators and newly-minted “homeschool teachers” have been reaching out for at-home activities to engage young minds in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math). These are tough times. And we want to help. In addition to the 8 DIY Science activities below, check out these resources for STEAM while social distancing. If …

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Get girls to code through the power of video games

Can Gaming be the Pivotal Ingredient to Get Girls to Code?

Video games have been around since the 70’s and have become increasingly popular for kids and adults with each new game development, but when we think about video game players, who comes to mind? The stigma is that the industry is male-dominated–filled with adolescent boys and adult men who play first-person shooters. While part of …

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Teacher and students at a Makerspace

25 Awesome Family Friendly Makerspaces in Southern California

Makerspaces are popping up all over Southern California as a way for people to form communities and fuel their passion for tinkering. While you might join a makerspace to gain access to a 3D printer or attend classes, you’re likely stay because of the people around you. Makerspaces are hubs for creativity, and the best …

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