14 toys and books to teach kids table manners and proper etiquette Credit: Getty / zoranm Updated February 23, 2021
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Being locked down with our kids may have exposed some serious gaps in their manners. I can t be the only one who realized a few months into quarantine that my kid was seriously behind on proper table etiquette, among other manners deficits. You donât realize how bad their table manners are when you are tossing them a toasted waffle in the morning and grabbing a Happy Meal on their way to after-school soccer practice. When youâre locked up with them 24/7, you start to realize that maybe there was a reason kids used to be sent to charm school.
Updated March 9, 2021
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When was the last time you contemplated a Pythagorean theoremâor any other high school math concept, for that matter? Weâre the first to admit that when it comes to helping our kids with homework, time has dulled our ability to recall arcane conceptsâparticularly in math and scienceâand has basically rendered us useless as homework helpers.
Add the challenges of remote learning and students are facing more pressure to figure out answers and concepts on their own, without the help of study groups or as much face-time with teachers.
These space-inspired toys and books are out of this world Credit: Getty Images / SolStock Updated February 17, 2021
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The Mars landing of NASA s Perseverance rover is just one day away! After traveling over 300 million miles the rover is about to enter Martian atmosphere and make extra-terrestrial space-landing history. NASA will be live streaming the historic event on its website while school children across the globe tune in for this momentous and historically difficult mission.
Space always holds a fascination for kids, and with this mission directed at finding past life on the red planet, the lure of this particular mission is bound to inspire lots of questions and lots of imaginative play. If your kid is as excited about this mission as we are, stoke that curiosity with these STEM toys that will inspire their inner ast
A selection of great reads for children of all ages. Credit: The Innovation Press / Silver Dolphin Books Updated March 19, 2021
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In 1969, at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, a small group of black students and educators proposed a celebration of Black history. One year later, in 1970, the first Black History Month took place. Officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, our nation has been proudly recognizing the heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black citizens and communities every February since. Concerts, recitals, and exhibitions are just some of the ways to explore the rich history and culture of black Americans.
Usher in the Year of the Ox with these family-friendly activities Credit: Kenishirotie Updated March 19, 2021
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The Lunar New Year is upon us! This special holiday celebration marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries including China, Tibet, South Korea, and Vietnam. Whether itâs called Chinese New Year, Losar, Seollal, or Tết, Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than 1.5 billion people across the globe.
In China, the festival lasts 15 days, starting with a large feast on the night of their New Yearâs Eve (this year itâs tonight, Feb. 11) and ending with the Spring Lantern Festival (Feb. 26). Vietnam s Tết Nguyên Äán is celebrated for a week, and South Koreaâs Seollal celebration is three days long. However long your culture chooses t