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Building forts is an age-old tradition that has been passed down through the generations. But did you know building forts is good for a child's development? Children's growth is rooted in imaginative behavior; children worldwide create these "special places" everywhere. Dens and forts have been discovered in woodlands, riverbanks, hedges, and back gardens, among other places, but children's prospects are dwindling as they spend less time outside and more time online. But you don't have to let your kids watch endless rounds of television, play Xbox, or surf through YouTube all day. Too much screen time in a single day...

Children can sharpen their critical thinking skills by developing an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education at a young age through the excitement of learning about the world around them. For example, even the most liberal arts-inclined students are likely to find artistic beauty in a microscope slide as they investigate a leaf's vascular system or the alien appearance of a magnified butterfly wing. With a microscope, children can have a lot of fun studying the world around them. In addition, a kids' microscope kit can provide a wonderful learning experience for the youngster and the rest...

It's easy to see why a growing number of parents are looking for ways to pique their children's interest in science, technology, engineering, or math (collectively known as STEM fields). According to Commerce Department research, STEM jobs have increased at a much quicker rate than non-STEM positions over the last decade (24.4% versus 4.0%, respectively), and STEM jobs are expected to grow by 8.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared to 6.4% growth for non-STEM professions. STEM workers not only have more new opportunities, but they also earn a higher income. STEM workers earned 29% more than their non-STEM counterparts in...

You've enjoyed watching your child develop new skills and play with their favorite toys, but now that they're older, you're looking for something new to do with them. It may appear challenging to find unique educational toys for your children that they will like as much as their older toys, but it does not have to be. Magnetic building tiles are a great alternative to children's other construction toys. While there have always been toys that encourage children to use their imaginations through construction activities, such as wooden blocks for kids, magnetic tiles are one of the few that motivate...

Children are innately curious. The moment they get control of their limbs, they throw themselves out into the world to see how it all works from. They explore, observe, and emulate to learn how things work and control themselves and their surroundings. This unconstrained exploration helps in the formation of neural connections in children's brains. It helps them with learning—and it's also fun. Arts and crafts are a natural way to encourage kids to engage in free play. Exploration and experimentation are accomplished by the freedom to manipulate different objects in an organic and unstructured manner. These artistic pursuits and...