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Discover New Adventures in Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, DC
Itching to get out of town for a change of scenery? Now is the perfect time to once again pack up the family and hit
What Exactly Is Executive Functioning?
What Exactly is Executive Functioning? Teacher Time To Go breaks it down and provides tips and tricks for the best school year ever! If you
Where to Explore: Exciting Outdoor Gardens and Spaces
Good news, fans of the outdoors! There is still plenty of time to enjoy the season and enjoy outdoor gardens and spaces and still plenty
Fun That Makes You Feel Good: 5 Service Projects
Service projects matter. The impact of COVID-19 continues to change our daily lives and routines, but the volunteers nonprofits rely on are just as important
Go Out and Play! Top Playgrounds and Parks in the Philly Suburbs
As the weather warms up, we all start to feel the pull to get outside again. And for families with kids who have spent the
The Best Upcoming Shows at Local Theatres
Looking for something new and entertaining to do with the family? We made it easy to find the best shows being offered at popular theatres
Feel Good Fun: Community Service Opportunities For Families
Looking for all upside? The starfish project for children is bringing ashore fun community service opportunities that students and families can do together from the
5 Satisfying and Easy Ideas for Kids’ School Lunches
Are you in that phase of the school year where packing school lunches has become a chore? Same! We are here to bring you 5
The Best Holiday Movies to Watch Together
We all have our favorite holiday movies from It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story to the more recent classic, Elf. Are you planning
How to Make Summer Reading Fun: Just Read
Don’t let the heat of summer fool you. It’s the perfect season to go outside and jump into…a book! While the school year keeps kids
5 Reasons To Love Your Slow Cooker This Summer: Delicious Recipes And Fun Ideas
Does this sound familiar: “A slow cooker? I have one of those – in the back of my cabinet – somewhere. It comes out about
How to Prepare for an Amazing Amusement Park Venture
As life gets back to normal and we are able to enjoy our regularly scheduled summertime escapades with our families once again, we need to
Discover the Benefits to Spending Time in the Great Outdoors
Now that spring has fully announced its arrival, we are invited and encouraged to step into the great outdoors to enjoy longer days of sunlight
Building Confidence at Benchmark Camp
Confidence building is the number one reason to come to Benchmark Camp. For kids with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and other diverse ways of learning, the academic
Watch These Favorite Shows and Movies – Before They Disappear!
Here today, gone tomorrow…You know the saying. Sadly, it even applies to some of our most-loved movies and television series on popular streaming services. That’s
Why Is Service Always Included as the Keystone to Happiness?
The question: When a child does something fun and easy that is designed to help another, which of the following is true? a) adds to
Kids Chores: How to Encourage Kids to Pitch In at Home
We are all in this together, and as a family we have never spent more consecutive months together in recent recollection. And, when it comes
How To Keep Remote Learners Motivated and Happy
At this juncture in the school year, every parent deserves a gold star. Unless you were already homeschooling your children, this is not what you