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Smart Sites That Boost Kids’ Brainpower

Worried about the time your children spend online? Steer them toward these websites, which can help them explore new interests and expand their knowledge.

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Special Needs

5 Signs a Camp Really “Gets” Kids with Disabilities

Going to summer camp is a childhood experience no one should miss. Here, an expert in kids with special needs shares 5 ways to tell if camp staffers have the heart (and training) to embrace a child with disabilities. By Katherine Teel Summer camp is an unforgettable rite of passage for kids — but for […]

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Surprising Secrets About Summertime Sibling Wars

Kids getting on each other’s nerves … and yours? Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., a registered clinical psychologist, shares insights that can help restore peace.

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San Francisco Bay Area Summer Camp Sale

Deal-hunters, this is for you: Last-minute savings on top summer camps in the San Francisco Bay Area. But they won’t last long.

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Cooking

Family Cooking: An Interview With Sarah Michelle Gellar

One of our all-time favorite stars is now a mom launching her own business — find out what inspired her new line of baking kits.

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Moving Your Family to a New Town? Don’t Forget To…

Moving your family from the city to the suburbs? Here’s a simple tip to help your kids transition smoothly and make connections in your new community.

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Dancing for Kids: Should Your Child Be in Dance Class?

Do your kids know all the latest moves? Want to train in ballet? Yearn to be in musical theatre? Dance classes may be on point. Here, some must-know info.

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Rock Music Lessons: Surprising Ways They Pay Off

Believe it or not, rock music lessons offer some perks you might not find with other instruments. Prepare to be schooled in the art of rock!

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Volunteer Options That Teens and Tweens <3 (Love)

Many teens need community service hours, and summer is the perfect time to volunteer! Here, 6 ideas to help you find charities that are a good fit.

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Creative Writing

How to Inspire a Love of Creative Writing in Your Child

A professional writer shares inspiring secrets & 9 games to help inspire your kids to find the fun in putting words on a page. (Smash book, anyone?)

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5 Tips to Get More Last-Minute Summer Camp Registrations

Are you inadvertently preventing families from registering for your camp? Learn how top summer camps maximize last-minute registrations & increase profits.

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Dance

Video Roundup: Dance Is for Boys, Too

(Videos) Think “Dance class is for girls?” We beg to differ! Check out these amazing guys whose dancing is sure to inspire. From the ActivityHero Blog.

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7 Secrets to Happy Hiking with Kids

Don’t hibernate this winter! Get the family outside for some fun and fresh air with these hiking tips from an ActivityHero expert.

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How to Find the Perfect Photography Class for Kids

Does your child have a knack for capturing the world through the lens of a camera or smartphone lens? Here’s how to choose photography camps & classes.

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Martial Arts

Why Kids Who Hate Sports Will Love Martial Arts

Just because your child doesn’t love sports doesn’t mean they’re not an athlete. See why they might love martial arts, plus 3 things to ask when choosing.