January 29, 2019 — It was Aristotle who noted that “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” True. And hardly anything beats the sparkly splendor of a fresh-fallen snow. However, what if it’s just too cold? Or what comes after the outdoor, close-up snowflake appreciation? When temperatures allow, getting kids outside during winter can be really good for them. The time-honored possibilities of sledding, skiing, snowboarding, snowball fights, and igloo- and snowman-building are fairly foolproof, good-time fun.

December 14, 2018 — With kids’ excitement soaring in anticipation of reindeer hooves on the rooftop, finding 5 (or maybe even 15?) grown-up minutes to finish up some secret present-wrapping can be a challenge. The days right before Christmas are a great time to get little ones to craft a few more decorations, make some last-minute gifts, or get in a little holiday-themed learning fun and score points with the Guy in the Red Suit.