Getting kids back in the groove for school can be tough..so here are some of our favorite STEAM toys that make educational learning exciting! I know my kids dread heading back to school, but if you make it fun it helps them get back in the swing of things while having fun! Thames & Kosmos always has the best STEAM kits that get kids engaged and wanting to learn while building, testing and using their imaginations. About Thames & Kosmos: Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 when a Rhode Island science museum director and her son partnered with a 200-year old German publishing house to help fulfill the great need for science education materials that were more stimulating, effective,...
When you are running your business from home, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your company is to ensure that you are running your operation as efficiently as possible After all, the more efficient your home-based business is, the more scope to make a profit there is, and of course, when your business is running efficiently, that means you have more time available for homeschooling, chores, and relaxation which is never a bad thing. Okay, but what can you do to ensure your home-based business is running as efficiently as possible? Here are a few good ideas to consider implementing today: Have a plan Just because your business is home-based does not mean that you...
SciShow Kids recently published an updated video about a "classic" science experiment. That experiment is dropping Mentos candies into a bottle of soda pop. But before doing that and explaining what happens, the video briefly explains how beverages are carbonated and why the bubbles stick to some objects better than others. If you're looking for something fun and educational to do at home with your kids this weekend, watch this video then do the experiment. I think we're going to give it a go this weekend. For some printed directions on how to do this experiment, take a look at this PDF from the National Council for Special Education. And for a variation on this experiment take a look at the...
A return-to-office showdown is unfolding in Canada and pitting some bosses and workers against each other as the back-to-school season brings with it a renewed push to get employees back into office buildings. It’s a battle experts say could end a years-long experiment in flexible, remote work — or spark a sweeping worker revolt. “We’re seeing some evidence of a broad pushback,” said David Zweig, professor of organizational behaviour and human resources management at the University of Toronto. “Until this pandemic is dead and gone, going back to the office is going to be a hard sell.” It’s not the first time white-collar workers have been recalled to cubicles. Yet previous return-to-office plans were derailed — repeatedly — by fresh...
The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Play therapy is essential for many children, and it can be extremely helpful in connecting with your autistic child. As a parent, whether you are autistic or not, you may struggle to connect with or understand the mind of your autistic child. This struggle can make you feel like they don’t love you, don’t understand you, or can’t connect with you. However, this is far from the case. There are ways to connect with your autistic child through play therapy that allow you both to bring something to the table and communicate in a way that their mind understands. Here are five ways to practice play therapy at home with your...
