A few fun (and free!) games to play with your kids this summer!
The First Presbyterian church installed solar panels last year but is unable to use them due to Matawan red tape. Why don’t our town leaders help?
If you are paying for software, you are paying too much. The Best Free Software Apps and Utilities - Part 1
Step out of the “one size fits all” age-based educational box. Reach every early childhood learner at his/her developmental level while providing a more socially enriching environment.
The US Catholic nuns under attack from the Vatican remain vocal. They want Catholic Church teachings to reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Breathe new life into a dead or dying PC or laptop.
It’s like a Gene Roddenburry script: Cyber warfare used instead of bullets and bombs. And, it’s another reason the US needs affordable education!
Understanding personal space is an important social skill. Read some tips for teaching young children about respecting personal boundaries.
10 great tips to help prevent the "summer slide" from happening to your child.
Slut is an ugly word. It’s a word bullys use. But you might be a slut if you disagree with the Rush Limbaugh crowd. Take the slut test to find out.
Sensory experiences should take place at home as well as at preschool. Read some suggestions for adding sensory activities to your summertime play at home.
Fathers, Parenting
Discover how behavior, ability to learn and capacity for empathy are all impacted by preschoolers’ egocentric view of the world.
Darwin described evolution as survival of the fittest. Is that what bullying is? We all know it’s bad but can we stop it? Is bullying our destiny?
Cleaning up is a more complicated request than most adults realize. Learn how to guide preschoolers through the multi-step process of putting things in their place.
Signs, soundbytes, robo-calls, and other campaign ads all cost countless dollars. Where’s the fiscal responsibility? Politicians should give that money back to the community they hope to represent.
Memorial Day Weekend appraoching means congested NJ roadways and potential injury prone accidents. Old Bridge Spine and Wellness can be the solution to all your pain and discomfort.
We are made of stardust! Paraphrasing the Barenaked Ladies Big Bang song: Math, science, history, religion or astronomy, music and mythology, Einstein and astrology; it all started with the big bang!
236 Years After it Was Written, I adapted the Declaration of Independence to reflect 52% of the American Population.
The frenzy for early learners to grasp concepts at too young an age actually impedes learning. Put down the technology, workbooks and appointment books.
Will Freedom of Religion live on in the USA? Or will America revert back to the middle age government, where religious leaders ban scientific research and torture those who think differently?
Do you speak up when you see an injustice? Silence sends the message that you approve. How far will you let an injustice go before speaking up.
A different view of the week's headlines meant to inspire conversation.
Learn about how preschoolers relate to time and how to communicate about time with your child.
The use of television, video, computers and other related technology in early childhood must be limited to ensure proper social, physical and cognitive development.
With the rate of burnout among elementary school students on the rise, we need to consider how over-scheduling impacts young children (Pt 2 of 2)
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway - Practical Tips to Look Fear in the Eye and Stare it Down
With the rate of burnout among elementary school students on the rise, we need to examine goals during the early childhood years (Pt 1 of 2 - Early Childhood and Academics)
Did somebody say Carnival? Come Enjoy a Day of FREE Fun at The Learning Experience in Matawan from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, April 21st, 2012.
Rules that we ask children to obey need to have a logical reason for existing. Here are a few that should be taken off your rule list. Can you think of more?
The creation of arts & crafts, when done properly, can help early childhood learners to build self-esteem, become critical thinkers and develop other skills that will serve them well in the future.
Learn about the importance of a play based early childhood school environment and educational settings that allow for active learning for all ages.
Although women haven’t been the most outspoken on these subjects, I was curious to find out what U.S. women are actually doing. Here is what I found out from the Guttmacher Institute.
The Learning Experience in Matawan is teaming up with T.G.I. FRIDAY'S to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! 20% of your bill will be donated to St. Jude!
Easy tips to help increase the life of your valuable winter garments. Valuable advice for cleaning and storing your garments.
Taking precautions to protect your garments from these products will preserve and protect your wardrobe from permanent stains.
Failing to have your wedding dress cleaned can be detrimental to the integrity of the fabric and detail work later on.