Most of us are familiar with the concept of summer brain drain. It’s the phenomenon, also known as “summer slide,” where kids on summer break get mentally lazy and actually lose skills and knowledge. According to IDTech.com, “Kids can lose as many as two to three months of math and reading skills over the summer. […]
read moreIf you ever find yourself wondering what to do with the kids on a rainy or otherwise inclement or boring day — and worrying that they’re getting entirely too much screen time — you may want to consider visiting one of our local children’s museums. Designed to trick them into learning while having fun, these […]
read moreIf, like many of us, you’re not jetting off on some fabulous Spring Break vacay, never fear — there are plenty of folks on both shores who are hosting camps. They fill up quickly, so be sure to register soon… Adventure Quest Laser Tag (Harahan) Ages 3-13. Spring break camp is March 29 […]
read moreSouth Louisiana weather is perhaps never more unpredictable than this time of year. It could be a steamy 85 degrees, or 32 and snowy (as we found in December)! For that reason — as well as for the sake of variety — it’s important to have a go-to list of cool, kid-friendly indoor activities. Movies […]
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