Our last two columns reviewed some of the learning websites for younger children. This week we look at homework helper sites for older children.
Fact Monster includes homework help for a variety of subjects, from geography to writing to math to science. Read More
Hello Jennifer,
I was wondering if you could help me out with the meaning of the name “Loie.” A little girl in my family died in the 1920’s and that was the name on her tombstone. I’m pretty sure it’s pronounced “Low-ee” and not “Lou-ee.” Anyway, I really love the name and would like to know if there’s a possible meaning, thanks! Read More
Hi, I’m a big fan of your website, I’ve been using it to help name characters for years!
I’m starting to brainstorm names for future kids and was wondering what you think about using the word “Providence” as a name. I would probably use it for a middle name since it’s unusual and I don’t know of it being used as a name before. Read More
This is the second in our series on learning websites for children. Read Part 1 here.
A few more websites to acclimate the kids to the Season of School:
PBSkids.org is a favorite learning site among teachers and parents, but I found the navigation and sign-up process clunky (password authentication is a series of pictures, e.g.). Read More
Hi Jennifer,
I wanted to let you know what a bog fan of your site I am! I absolutely love looking up the meanings of different names and reading through the Ask BabyNames blog (even though I’m nowhere close to being a parent), and it has proved incredibly helpful for my writing. Read More
Now’s the time of year when the kidlets are either back to school or getting ready to go back to school. If their brains have turned to mush over the long, hot summer, here are some websites to pique kids’ interests and teach them at the same time:
ABCya.com was developed by a grade-school teacher and features hundreds of games and apps for children from pre-K to 5th grade. Read More
New moms are on the search for natural and baby-safe body care products more than ever. But with the sea of choices, it can be daunting to hunt down something that you and the little one will love.
Luckily, Whole Foods Market just launched their 365 Everyday Value Baby Body Care line, making these products not only accessible, but also affordable. Read More
With the highest ratings on Amazon and raves from new moms, the Spectra Baby series of breast pumps are getting a lot of attention. Many even seem to prefer them to their comparable Medela counterparts. There are two models of Spectra pumps available, in vastly different price ranges:
The Spectra Baby USA S2 is a quiet, battery operated model, complete with night light. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
My name is Melisha, pronounced muh-lish-uh. I have looked for years and can’t find a meaning for my name. I know my mom wasn’t sure what my name would be if I was a girl until she was watching TV one day and a shampoo commercial came on. Read More
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Baby Names Tip: If you're expecting multiples, try not to make the names too matchy-matchy. After all, they're going to have to share their appearance, birthdays, clothes, and many other things! They shouldn't have to share their names, too.