When the sun comes out and that thermometer starts to rise, there is no better fun for children than getting wet. Whether it’s a quick trip down to the beach, a cooling dip in the pool, […]
Category: Parents
Why I Love The Library
The worst year of my life was the year I was in eighth grade. I was fourteen, had braces on my teeth, and was, according to our grumpy and insensitive doctor, ‘chubby’. I found boys baffling […]
Why Teach Digital Citizenship in 2018
Bryan likes to tell his children – unlike a diamond, what you do on the internet remains intact forever. The web is a tool – one that leaves a lasting impression with your actions, both good […]
Fractus Giveaway #1: Summer Game Giveaway
We at Fractus Learning are excited to announce our first prize giveaway. These games should provide some time away from the electronic screens this summer. The details are below: [giveaway height=1400 id=1049860] Good luck! Giveaways
The Best 15 Books to Raise Children’s Emotional IQ and Teach Empathy
One of the best tools to raise your children’s emotional IQ and empathy are books. Reading a story with your children gives you ample opportunity to talk about the story, the cause of the emotions and […]
“If You Could Change One Thing” – Education Experts Share Their Thoughts
As our society ages, and bureaucratic ossification creeps into our lives more often, we often need to remind ourselves change can be good. I took that to heart this month. During April, I decided to try […]
The Importance of Female Role Models in STEM : Showing Girls They Can Build the Future
When I was little I dreamed of becoming a writer. At the age of nine I declared that I would be famous for writing a series of short stories entitled, “The Eraser that Ate my Pen” […]
Practical Beach Safety Tips For Kids
: While spring is only halfway done, that doesn’t mean it’s too early to begin looking forward to beach trips. Some of my best childhood memories are of spending time with my toes in the sand […]
11 Beach Wagon Options For Sand-Loving Kids and Toddlers
Heading to the beach this summer? If so, you’re probably looking forward to the sand, surf and sun. What you’re probably not looking forward to is toting all of your supplies from Point A to Point B. […]
Your Chime: Helping Children Regain Control Through Mindfulness
I’m a big believer that everyone can benefit from practicing mindfulness. While there are some differences in what that means to different groups, all generally agree it involves taking time out of the day to calm […]
3 Online Emotional Support Resources for Autism Families
The autism diagnosis is a lonely isolating diagnosis. Neurotypical families may think it is difficult, but it is actually thousands of times harder than what some people may think. When my son received his diagnosis 27 […]
What Board Games Teach Children In An Electronic Age
When we see how much time kids put in playing with their iPad or XBox One, you might wonder if there is anyone under the age of thirty that still plays board games. Good news! People […]
11 Horse Toys Kids Will Love
From plastic figurines to the classic rocking horse, horse toys have long been a favorite for children of all ages. Nothing inspires imaginative play like riding a rocking horse and pretending you’re in a rodeo or […]
Autism: Does the Neurodiversity Movement and Self-Advocates Know What Is Best?
The Situation Your toddler is turning age 3 and does not speak, communicate, or play. Instead, he runs back and forth flapping his hands. He picks up objects and flaps them in front his eyes. He […]
Monitoring Grades and Assignments: Tips for Parents In 2018
The rise of technology in the classroom has undoubtedly changed the way in which assignments are structured, dispensed, completed, and graded. With many assignments being posted, completed, and assessed through a password-secured online forum, it is […]
11 Cool Garbage Truck Toys for Kids
There’s nothing garbage about these garbage truck toys for kids! Whether your child loves to help taking out the trash (yeah, right!) waiting outside in the morning to wave to the garbage man, they’ll love having […]
Aggression and Self-Injury in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Parent’s Perspective
Trauma from Abuse During a visit with our son who is diagnosed with autism, he displayed aggressive and self-injurious behavior. We thought we had driven this behavior into extinction years ago. Perhaps his medication needed an […]
Is A Digital Detox The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids For Christmas?
While I am a big fan of using technology as a tool for learning, we as parents and educators need to help our children learn how to maintain control. Here’s the sad truth: Most children today […]
We’re On Tilt Over The Kiwi Crate
If there is one thing that seems clear to me, children learn different subjects through different means. Some learn best by reading. Others absorb information better through video. Not every child wants to explore science through […]
Family Time With the Doodle Crate
As my children get older, they don’t spend as much time playing with one another. This is especially true of my high school junior and her fourth-grade brother. One is interested in driving and hanging out […]