It was epic, according to the birthday boy! (Who, like this blog, turned 12 this year! Unbelievable!). Yes, we have avid Tolkien fans in the …

Hey… it’s Valentine’s Eve. Is that a thing? Maybe you have totally forgotten about this heart-filled day but suddenly realized your kid needs to bring …

Did your kid just come and tell you they need twenty-eight Valentine’s Day cards for their class party tomorrow? I thought so. That’s probably how …

Eight years ago, I wrote this, and it’s still true today. I’ve updated this post to revise towards clarity.  What puzzled me at the time …

Throughout the year, there’s always special holidays or educational events I want my kids to learn about. Like the upcoming Winter Olympic Games! Here’s a …