Learnia Inc announces the release of their next-gen math and spelling app for the iPad. Learnia uses state-of-the-art 3D graphics to create an attractive and fun world for kids to explore. To make progress, kids have to master skill stones that contain lectures, exercises and a final challenge. Learnia teaches spelling and common core aligned… [Read More]
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1st – 3rd Graders Can Get Excited to Learn with Online Curriculums in ABCmouse.com
Age of Learning, Inc., announced the launch of a comprehensive 2nd grade curriculum to expand its award-winning ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy for children ages 2–8. The expanded curriculum is designed to address the learning needs and interests of 2nd grade students with the goal of preparing them for the critical transition to 3rd grade. To… [Read More]
[Video] 3 Tips to Get Teens & Tweens Back to Sleep During Daylight Saving Time
Half of all American parents say Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects their kids and more than one-quarter (29%) report it’s more difficult to get children to sleep after the time change, according to a new survey from the Better Sleep Council, the nonprofit consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association. Of those parents… [Read More]
[Shopping] 50 Unique Backpacks for the Cool Tween or Teen Girl
We strongly believe book bags should help you make a fashion statement. The fact that they are carried e v e r y single day of the school year is reason enough to make a conscious choice of which one will accompany you throughout two half years. Agree? We have curate the most beautiful and… [Read More]
[PHOTOS] Students at Miami High School Got Inspired To Succeed Thru Lengendary Football Player Larry Little
On May 25th, student at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami got a chance to meet Hall of Famer Larry Little and learn how his childhood in Miami shaped him into the successful football player that he is today. Little signed as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers in 1967 and was… [Read More]
[Video] Peace of Mind for Parents? There's a Kid Tracker for That!
Kii, a cloud platform provider, and Haltian, a high technology electronics design and production house, launched a new portable tracker and communication device called “Snowfox.” This kid tracking solution consists of a portable device with voice calling, GPS tracking and an app to help address the highest priority for any parent – their child’s safety. Today… [Read More]
[Ask Lina] Any tips to help parents answer sex-related questions from TWEENS (ages 8-11)?
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” For many parents, raising the ‘sex’ topic with their growing children is… [Read More]
[Ask Lina] Any tips for moving with tweens and teens?
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” Planning a move is tasking; when it comes to those in the… [Read More]
Why Pet Adoption is Good for Tweens & Teens
My daughters have been driving my husband and I crazy for several years that they ‘need a perrito’ (dog) and ‘daddy’ has been saying ‘noooo’ for just as long! For their birthday this year I really pushed that it was a good time to introduce the responsibility of caring for a pet and he finally… [Read More]
Introducing New Chores for Back to School
Disclaimer: Los Tweens was provided Tide Vivid White & Bright to review. However, the opinions expressed are solely our own. The start of a new school year marks a growth milestone for our tweens. They are faced with new lessons, greater challenges and responsibilities. This turning point in their lives provides an opportunity for us… [Read More]