JOIN PHILIPPE COUSTEAU, JR. IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SPECIES DECLINE WITH SECOND ANNUAL “OUR ECHO CHALLENGE” NATIONAL STEM COMPETITION To celebrate Earth Day 2021, Los Tweens & Teens interviewed Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of the famed French oceanographer and explorer Jacques Cousteau. Philippe is the founder of EarthEcho International, a nonprofit organization founded on the… [Read More]
Raising Tweens
Tween Parenting Tips to Develop Good Early Study Habits
By Amanda Dufau- 1st Grade Teacher Content developed as a paid partnership with Florida Prepaid It’s a common misconception that children need to form good study habits in middle or high school to be successful students. In most cases that might be too late. As a first grade teacher, I see the importance of forming,… [Read More]
2019 Miami Book Fair Author Panel and Giveaway
During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation’s premier literary festival. Our young readers and correspondents are excited to introduce and moderate a panel with Liz Braswell author of Unusual Heroes: Stuffies, Ghosts, and Warriors, Oh My! William Lashner, author of Elizabeth Webster and… [Read More]
My Experience with Autism in Elementary School: The Real Life Accounts of Julian Alexander Guas
Before I even started going to school, a staffing specialist told my parents to put me in a special education classroom setting because I would never be able to succeed in a regular classroom setting. My parents, however, made sure that I would get the help that I needed in a regular class setting instead… [Read More]
Sweet Dreams: Tips to Help Your Child Get a Good Night Sleep
Our friends over at SleepHelp.org, a site created by insomniacs for insomniacs shared an interesting new series they created with us. The series is focused on helping children get more sleep so they can be well rested and ready to conquer the next day. It will also help you keep your sanity!! You can check… [Read More]
The 10 Most Popular Things for Teens in 2019, According to Fuse Marketing Agency
Fuse, a marketing agency specializing in reaching teens and young adults, has released a new report on teens. At the start of a new year, it’s valuable for marketers to consider what is most popular with teens. So to kick the year off, Fuse asked 1,000 about their favorite things. 1.Social Media: Snapchat appears to be… [Read More]
"Off The Grid" Board Game was Developed by a 9-year-old Encourages Tweens to Play without Screens
Limiting screen time is linked with improved cognition in children, as reported in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Furthermore, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends increasing play time with their “Play Every Day” guidelines, stating that playing with parents and friends is crucial to childhood health and development. Alarmingly, electronic screens are causing irreversible eye… [Read More]
[Video] New Partnership will Educate Teachers to Include Coding and Robotics Into the Classroom
Today, 42 percent of principals cite inadequate training as a barrier to expanding computer science offerings within their schools. Coding and robotics provide an exciting opportunity for educators to integrate hands-on, creative learning experiences into their classrooms. National nonprofit AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), developer of the college-readiness system now used by more than 6,400 schools across… [Read More]
[Video] 8 of the Hottest Toys for Tweens According to Chris Byrne's, Author of "Toy Time"
Whether delivered in traditional toys or products driven by advanced technology, toys that keep kids and their imaginations at the center of the play experience. With increasing emphasis on value and play value, how do parents pick toys that will create outstanding play experiences for their kids? That’s one of the big questions heading into… [Read More]
Complete Programming for Tweens & Teens at the 2018 Miami Book Fair (plus Giveaway inside!)
We are a proud sponsor of the 2018 Miami Book Fair. As always, all opinions are ours. *** SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEWAY TO WIN ONE OF THREE FAMILY FOUR PACKS *** The 2018 Miami Book Fair will feature presentations by some of the hottest authors for kids and young adults, with readings by Gene Yang, Jason Segel,… [Read More]
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