The end of the school year always brings a flurry of activities and events that pull children in different directions both physically and mentally, easily causing them to feel overwhelmed. Some simple structure and planning can make the biggest difference to help ease these feelings of distress.

Theme parks can be a daunting place for children with sensory-sensitivity. But with the right planning and flexibility, they can still be a fun and manageable experience for the whole family.

Friendships can be a complex world to navigate for young children. Eileen Kennedy-Moore’s Growing Friendships is an excellent resource that can help guide important social skills in maintaining lasting friendships.

It is important for elementary-aged children to learn concepts like empathy, communication, confidence, and self-awareness. There are many books for parents or educators that can help provide tools for reinforcing this kind of learning in children in a fun and engaging way.

Summer camps provide a great way for children to develop social skills outside of the classroom, engage in hands-on activities, and be a kid and play.

The outdoors is a natural source of education both physically and mentally for young children and adults alike.

A review of SLOMOO Institute in Los Angeles.

Fostering creativity in young children can be an important factor in nurturing different areas of growth both inside and outside of the classroom.

Managing screen time with young children and the importance of setting boundaries.

Conflict is a part of growing up so it’s important to provide your kids with tools and practices to help them work through these sometimes unpleasant situations.

A review of iD Tech Camps at the Stanford University campus.

Ways to encourage healthy social and emotional development in young boys.

Start small and it will grow to something greater.

Traveling with kids - and learning!