Kids: Parenting at Home and in Family Travel

Looking for fun Spanish immersion for kids and language lessons, classes, or camp at a school abroad? Learn about Habla in Merida, Mexico: friendly & bilingual!

Western Massachusetts Getaways… In ten years of running this Boston-based travel blog, my articles about vacations and day trips in the Berkshires, MA Mountains have proven mighty popular. Now that …

Lover of old and unusual used books? You MUST see these photos of Rodgers Book Barn in Hillsdale, NY, near the border with Massachusetts and the Berkshires!

Colorful articles and videos to teach and learn English grammar, vocabulary, literary terms and devices, usage, and writing for all ages. ELA fun in cartoons!

Once upon a time, our family experienced something astounding and magical: a resort with childcare! Let me tell you this tale of our time at Smugglers’ Notch family resort in …

Sitting Saps Our Energy! Ever tried sitting for hours on end? It stinks. Yet, we expect kids to do it in the classroom, and adults to do it for work. …

Getting the Benefits of Meditation: If you’re like I was, you’ve heard that meditating every day is good for you (right up there with daily exercise), but you just can’t …

Family Fun with Less Sugar! Hi! Are you a parent like me who is intrigued by the idea of building a gingerbread house with your kids, but doesn’t want all …

Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) is great for whitewater rafting, hiking, outdoor adventure, and Cucumber Falls!

What are you feeling inside about what’s outside right now? It’s Teacher Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day, and I’ve arisen at 6am to see how far my fingers can fly …