Parenting is hard. No parent can deny this obvious fact, though just how hard it is depends on many factors: preparedness, calmness, and patience. However, in my experience as a father of ten years, even a well-behaved child is a challenge sometimes. Human beings are complex creatures, and they come with no hacks, no instruction manual,...
Improving your writing skills requires mastering proper grammar, whether you are an experienced writer or an amateur. However, even the best writers can make mistakes and overlook common grammatical errors, such as confusing homophones or misplaced modifiers. These errors can damage your credibility and negatively impact the clarity of your message. To assist you in avoiding...
It's that time of year again! Black Friday will differ this year, as most retailers are starting the STEM toy deals earlier. Black Friday will have highly anticipated deals with deep discounts on our favorite STEM toys. For Black Friday, retailers kick off a shower of deals. We will keep an eye out for the top-selling...
The mBot Neo is a great way to enhance your child's hands-on concentration, logical thinking, and creativity. Learning a valuable skill like coding will increase opportunities, especially for children. It's a fact coding is the way of the future; it's going to be as necessary as learning to read. The great thing about it,...
Magnetic tiles are easy to pick up and put away STEM toys. I have three kids, between three to nine years old, and magnetic tiles get played with by all of them on a daily bases. This is one of the many reasons they have recently taken off in popularity. With so many brands of...
Magna-Tiles are the original 3-D building block. They are great for engaging both engineering & creative thinking! Every year, we write up about a few great Black Friday deals that we're tracking to help you with your own holiday shopping research. We write these because they are our own family's holiday list, so if I'm...
The decision to attend college is a significant one that can shape the trajectory of a person's life. It's a commitment of time, energy, and financial resources, and it's not a decision to be taken lightly. As we navigate through the 21st century, the question of whether college is worth the investment is more relevant...
The world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is not just for school-aged children and adults. Even preschoolers can get in on the fun! Here are 10 exciting ways to introduce STEM education to your little ones. Science Experiments Simple science experiments can be a great way to introduce preschoolers to the scientific method. Try a...
When we think of U.S. Presidents, charisma might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, believe it or not, some of these leaders had charm and magnetism that left an indelible mark on the nation. Let's stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the most charismatic U.S. Presidents and their impact....
With parenting, there’s always a new trend to hop on. A new way to discipline your kids, educate your kids, feed your kids, and the list goes on. While some trends are helpful parenting hacks, some are downright absurd. They may cause harm to your kid or lead to major character problems. Here are some...