Whether you enjoy sewing or scuba diving, baking or baking, one thing is true—you probably wish you had more time for your hobby! In fact, most people give up on an activity that they enjoy because they can't squeeze it into their schedule. Art supplies gather dust in a drawer, and plans to take a class or finish a project get pushed back, again and again, until they're … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Hobby
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5 Tips for Starting Your Own Book CLub
Thinking of joining a book club? That's a great idea—you'll make new friends, learn from them, and all the discussion will help you deepen your appreciation of your favorite book. There are many online book clubs, but there is something very special about meeting with people every week, talking over a hot cup of coffee and cookies, and having a real, face-to-face … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Starting Your Own Book CLub
7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter
The toy stores are filled with action figures, fancy robots and battery-operated gizmos, but experts agree that the best toy for your child is still…the classic blocks set. Wooden blocks became popular in 17th century England, and even then the experts were raving about them. In 1693, the philosopher John Locke said that they 'would teach children the alphabet by playing' … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter
3 fun (and easy) science experiments you can do at home
One of the best ways to encourage your child's curiosity and love for learning is to do fun and simple science experiments at home. These experiments can help make the textbook theories come alive, and even motivate them to learn more about a topic that's suddenly way cooler than they thought! Plus, the materials are easy to find—you probably have them all in a drawer … [Read more...] about 3 fun (and easy) science experiments you can do at home
7 fun ways to teach your child how to tell time
Toddlers and preschoolers have only one concept of time: now. That's why it's so hard for them to wait—the future is abstract, and even the past is fuzzy. 'Yesterday' and 'last month' are practically the same. By the time your child turns four or five years old, he may be ready to learn about minutes, hours, weeks and months. The challenge is to make it concrete. Kids use … [Read more...] about 7 fun ways to teach your child how to tell time