Melanie Kletter

Summer is the season when music lovers usually head to festivals and outdoor concerts, but with venues closed due to the ongoing pandemic, musicians are adapting their events and virtually sharing their tunes. Here are some of the summer’s best online music events and digital festivals. 

As the country continues to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, there is a growing need for volunteers across many sectors. The following roundup of ideas and resources, including online volunteer databases where you can search by activity and location, will help you get started.

Tackling a science project or exploring a science museum (virtually, of course) can help your child beat boredom and teach them some useful skills. If your kid loves hands-on projects, or if they just like making a mess, there is an array of free science experiment videos available online.

It can feel sad to be physically separated from friends and family in real life for special occasions. However, there are some upsides to hosting a virtual event. The costs are low, there is no cleanup, and guests can’t really hang around after the party is over. You can also invite more people to attend, and no one needs to travel. Here are some tips to help you throw a great virtual bash.

There is a vast amount of genealogical information available that families can access online, and much of it is free. Here are some of the best resources to help you get started. 

To help you and the young people in your life get moving, we have rounded up some of the best online fitness videos that families can do together at home. These eight classes are fun, free, and suitable for all fitness levels.

As schools remain closed because of the pandemic, kids who help in the kitchen are also getting an educational boost as they learn math lessons and scientific concepts. In addition, making food at home saves money and creates meaningful family memories in an uncertain time. Here are eight of the best sites for kid-friendly cooking videos.

Experts shared advice on how to teach students to analyze information during an SLJ/ISTE webcast on critical thinking in the age of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation.

Bored in the house? Try one of these eight family-friendly board games.