THE FUN:

5 Fun and Free Puzzle Games to Sharpen Your Brain

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5 Ways To Get Girls Interested In STEM

Microsoft knows that we need more women in STEM-related fields, to follow in the footsteps of the incredible trailblazers of today. That’s why they’ve built easy, effective tools to help introduce young girls to STEM early and often. Read on for five ways that you can help the girls in your life to explore all areas of STEM, with Microsoft’s help. 

THE READ:

How Play Helps Regulate Child Anxiety

Have an anxious child? Just let them play, says this expert who explains what happens in kids’ brains when they have regular, unstructured play time—even if it means Barbie hangs by her hair and the robots stage a coup.

THE EASY DINNER:

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Economical chicken thighs get the sweet-and-salty treatment (read: ketchup, soy sauce and honey) in this winner of a slow-cooker dinner. There’s also a bonus slaw dressing for pouring over bagged cabbage mix or any hang-around veg in the fridge.

THE LIST:

14 Pretty Nature-Inspired Names

These botanical baby names are strong, bold, and reflect the eco-consciousness of our times. Ranging from classics (Rose) to more unique takes (Azalea), there’s a first name or middle name waiting in this list for nature-loving families.

THE RESOURCE:

50 Awesome Things to Do On March Break

While we can’t summon Mary Poppins for you, we did compile this comprehensive list of 50 simple, fun, and budget-friendly activities you can do with your kids—that’s 10 per day! For older kids, a bunch of these activities just need your help to get started, then tiptoe away for a few minutes to yourself.