L. Elizabeth Forry

Greek mythology has inspired literature, music, film, theater, and even Broadway for thousands of years. The Broadway musical Hadestown won the Tony Award for Best New Musical and received a slew of other awards and nominations. More: 75 Royal N...

Romania is a romantic and magical country in Eastern Europe and is home to nearly twenty million people. The mighty Danube River ends its journey in Romania, and it is home to the majestic Carpathia Mountains. More: 75 Gypsy Names for Baby Roma...

The last letter of the alphabet doesn’t get a lot of notice on most baby name lists and Z names are not usually among the most popular baby girl names, but the truth is there are quite a few wonderful and unique baby girl names that start with ...

Nature inspires us with its beauty. Trees, woods, forests, and glens all evoke magical imagery and wonder; they are the stuff of fairytales and far off places. Therefore, it is little wonder there are so many baby names related to trees and natur...

Few things in our lives are more inspiring and meaningful than colors. Specific colors evoke memories and thoughts of favorite holidays and traditions. We all have our favorites and seeing them can bring us joy. Some even say our favorite color s...

As parents, we need to admit that screen time and an online presence are here to stay when it comes to our children and their education. While yes, it is true that hands-on learning through play is the ultimate and best way for young children to ...

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and an unincorporated territory of the United States and is home to nearly three million people. This beautiful, lush island is approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Miami. The culture and language have been hea...

One of the essential skills we as parents can pass down to our children is financial responsibility. But, unfortunately, money management is a difficult skill for many adults to master, so how do we teach kids about money when we’re not even su...

If you are not familiar with the term steampunk, it is a genre of science fiction with a historical setting usually involving steam-powered machinery. It has morphed over the years to include a fashion and design style that includes historical in...

For decades when parents and educators discussed learning and education, the focus was on academics and how well a child performs in school and tests. The concept of focusing on social skills is still reasonably new, yet it is equally important, ...

Few things are more magical and mythical than the moon. The moon has inspired and awed humankind for as long as there is written history, and likely much further back. The full moon is something to awe, and personification of the moon has a deep-...

Starting high school is an exciting time in your child’s life. The transition from middle school to the big campus involves new teachers, new friends, and an abundance of new school activities, including clubs, electives, sports teams, and musi...

It is almost time for our kids to head back to school! And whether you are a parent, a teacher, a parent who is also a teacher, or a kid, we all have feelings about heading back to school. Never before has a school year been anticipated like the...

Mental health has come to the forefront of our culture, and that’s a good thing. More and more people, celebrities, athletes, and politicians are speaking out about their personal struggles with mental health, thus shining a light on anxiety di...

The term Samurai refers to the hereditary, military title of the nobility caste in Japan. The title samurai was conferred in Japanese culture from the 12th century to their abolition in 1876. While the term initially applied to only those of aris...

Anime is a unique style of Japanese animation. It is a beloved genre of art both in and out of Japan, including video games, television shows, and films. Comic books, called manga, share a similar style of drawing and characters. The two are not ...

If you are pregnant, have been pregnant, or even know someone pregnant, you understand the importance of finding humor during those long 10 months. (Yes, it really is ten from start to finish.) More: Silly Stuff As someone who’s been a pregna...

What exactly signifies a creative baby name? Is it a cool name that is catchy and popular? Maybe it is a unique baby name that you don’t often hear. It could also be an offbeat name or character name from a favorite book or movie. More: 75 Uni...

Whatever your reason may be—low on funding, coronavirus concerns, lack of programming in your area—you have decided you will not be sending your kids to summer camp this year. Therefore, you need some fun summer camp alternatives to keep your...

You’re pregnant! Congratulations! But now the big question that looms over your head is, can I still drink coffee while pregnant? You might be wondering if it is OK to order your favorite grande latte or Green Tea Frappuccino? The good news is,...