Holiday Season

Parents are often concerned that their child spends school vacations either sleeping or staring at a screen. Here are 4 strategies for keeping kids engaged over the winter break! 1. Promote a healthy sleep schedule. As we’ve said before on our blog,...

The holidays are finally here, and students everywhere are looking forward to a well-deserved break from school! Here’s Tutor Doctor’s ultimate guide to a stress-free winter vacation. 1. Plan out your responsibilities first. Most students will be...

Are you ready for turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie? Here are 5 fun facts about Thanksgiving!1. The first Thanksgiving was actually in October!Although we commonly associate the November month with Thanksgiving, the original event took place in October of...

The holiday season has finally arrived! Here are Tutor Doctor’s recommendations for awesome STEM gifts that will surprise your kids and encourage learning.LEGO modelsBuilding blocks have been popular with children for generations. Over the last few years,...

Today is April Fools’ Day! Check out these fascinating facts about this infamous holiday of pranks – and we promise they’re all 100% true! 1. April Fools’ Day history is a bit of a mystery. No one really knows the true story of April Fools’ Day,...

Winter break is a well-deserved vacation from school, but it’s also important for kids to keep their minds occupied during their time off! Here are some engaging winter break activities children will love. Play outdoors! As many parents point out, kids are...

The holiday season is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, and it’s also a perfect opportunity to teach children about the importance of generosity and thankfulness. Here’s how to show kids the power of giving back during the holidays! 1....

With the weather getting colder and the holidays upon us, check out these awesome winter crafts your kids will love! 1. Holiday cards. Creating your own festive stationary or greeting cards is a great way to get crafty this holiday season! Kids will enjoy...

With Halloween right around the corner, here are some fun (and spooky!) facts to share while trick-or-treating. 1. Halloween’s roots come from modern-day Ireland. The Celtic people who inhabited the area 2,000 years ago celebrated a yearly festival of...

October 11th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a wonderful event to celebrate the many ways native culture continues to impact our lives every day. Read on to learn how Native American culture changed the world! 1. Language. You may be surprised to learn that...