It seems that Genevieve Hug was destined to become a teacher. Not only does she have the most charming and friendly last name possible, she also knows her way around decorating a classroom. More

I recently read about a young actor who struggled with a speech impediment as a child. To help him control it, his parents enrolled him in opera lessons, and he ended up part of New York's Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus! More

Silly Putty, Play-Doh, modeling clay--each one is a bit different from the other and kids seem to love them all. Playing with them is a tactile experience that allows kids' creativity to run wild. Here is a project that offers all of the above benefits with the added bonus of having the kids create it themselves. More

Many of us have been there: staring at a hole in a shoe, a torn backpack, or possibly a damaged car fender. Lacking the time or skill to repair them properly, we reach for the duct tape, slap it on and go about our business. Considering the fact that repairing things with duct tape is common enough to be an oft-lampooned stereotype, a duct tape makeover would seem to be an easy target for ridicule. But things are not always as they seem, as this project illustrates. More

If you have a crafty little builder in your household, it can be tough to come up with ideas to keep them entertained while feeding their creative and constructive needs. After all, how many birdhouses can one kid build? If you are lucky enough to live near a kid-friendly 'maker space,' you should be all set. If not, then check out this website that manages to bring the maker space experience to you. More

We hope you're not actually laboring on Labor Day, but if you are an important area of your home to spruce up this time of year is your child's workspace. Get their school year off to an organized start with an inviting, functional space to hunker down for studying, writing or doing artwork.
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Brooklyn sculptor Stephen Shaheen's headlight sculptures are a little creepy, but plenty cool, capturing the moment/feeling when finding a power outlet seems like a do or die situation. More

Neither I nor the kids in my life actually need stickers, but that's not going to stop me from buying stickers for them. And maybe swiping a few for myself. With the amazing selection of artists' stickers out there, I can badassify their back-to-school notebooks while feeling like I'm supporting the arts... More

Teaching children the basics of electricity and electronics isn't easy. It's tough to explain circuits, polarity, and conductivity without the benefit of hands-on projects, but soldering wires is not exactly an ideal activity for kids. Shaping clay, however, is right up their alley. Someone should really try to bring these two seemingly separate worlds together. Oh wait, someone already did. More

Most kids move at least once during childhood. Moving can can be a positive transition (perhaps to a bigger house, more space, a better job) or it can signify something unfortunate (loss of job, divorce, financial troubles). Whatever the reason behind the move, this is a transition that is felt deeply by children. Young people may find it difficult to understand the range of emotions associated with a move: from fear and sadness to resentment and anger to excitement and anticipation. Thank goodness for good books!

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