A heavy weekday snowstorm may be a nightmare for adults who must commute through town, but if you’re a kid, it’s the best thing ever. Heavy snow usually means school is canceled for the day, which means it’s time to play in the white fluff and get cozy with books and movies. Or … [Read more...] about This school district is keeping snow days alive so kids can be kids
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How a simple genetic test can improve asthma treatments for kids
The problem with the standard treatment for asthma is that it’s not beneficial for all patients. In fact, research suggests that one in seven kids has a small difference in their DNA that can cause their symptoms to get worse if given the standard treatment. Fortunately, new … [Read more...] about How a simple genetic test can improve asthma treatments for kids
Overprotective parenting: 4 tips for raising independent kids
Overprotective parenting can potentially have lasting negative consequences for kids. After all, kids need to learn on their own how to deal with tricky situations and learn from mistakes in order to prepare for what life may throw their way. If you have a tendency to be … [Read more...] about Overprotective parenting: 4 tips for raising independent kids
5 ways parents can make room for joy in these difficult times
Finding time for joy is already difficult for parents, but recent times have made things even tougher for those with kids. The new responsibility of supplemental (or sole) educator has eaten up much of parents’ time as well as added a layer of stress and anxiety on top of the … [Read more...] about 5 ways parents can make room for joy in these difficult times
Drone delivery service will soon start dropping books to kids in Virginia
For many school librarians, getting kids to read over the summer can be a challenge, but a librarian in Christiansburg, Virginia, has found an ingenious way to get kids to read more: drones. In a hope that watching a drone deliver books to their house will entice kids to read … [Read more...] about Drone delivery service will soon start dropping books to kids in Virginia