This article was originally published in The Conversation. Holidays bring celebration, rest and, for many families, long stretches of indoor time. For some, this means table top games quickly reappear ...

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Evolutionarily speaking, we are built to enjoy learning. Neuroscientists (and those of us who spend time with young children) know this to be true—but institutionalized education tends to dim the joy ...

Does your family have a hard time picking puzzles? These days families everywhere are completing more puzzles than ever. Who can blame us? Completing puzzles is a great indoor family activity. When it ...

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Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

Do your children love to go online, but not always to kids’ websites? Online learning websites for kids are a great way to ...

This pocket-sized puzzle is fun for new and experienced cubers alike, and its helpful app can teach you to solve it in no time. Since it first launched in 1977, the Rubick's cube has rocketed to the ...

A Digital Classroom on the Go One of the key educational benefits of kids' smartwatches is their ability to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities. Many smartwatches designed for children ...