Big Kids
How To Dye Easter Eggs Three ways
Love the tradition of dying Easter eggs but don't want to deal with the mess? Check out these alternate ways to dye them that are fun for kids of all ages!
Play-Based Learning: Let Them Be Kids
Many of us look back on childhood fondly; the βgood olβ daysβ full of laughter and playing with our friends. While it seems like those times were just for fun, it turns out that we were likely learning more than we realized.
STEAM Column: Jurassic Kitchen
Did you know the Black Hills are full of fossils? In fact, some of the most complete T. Rex fossils to date have been found in western South Dakota, not to mention the world-famous Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.
Black Hills Hidden Gems
Here in the Black Hills, weβre blessed with incredible natural and cultural resources. We have museums on everything from geology and paleontology to local and national history. Let us help you discover your next favorite hidden gem!
Multigenerational Family Vacations
After the pandemic brought travel virtually to a halt, many families are excited to get back on the road! Thereβs a new trend on the rise in family vacations that you might want to consider: including grandparents.
How to: Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning is a great way to break out of the classroom and have fun. But where do you start? We asked a local teacher for ways to take play-based learning outdoors for some hands-on activities.
Foster Parents Share Heartbreak, Hope, and Love
When Chris and Sara Hornick decided to become foster parents, they knew it would be hard. What they didnβt expect was how much it would change their lives for the better.
Mental Health During the Holidays
We asked a local expert how to support your mental health during the holidays to make sure simple joys aren't overrun by hustle and bustle.
An Enchanted Evening
A local Rapid City church hosts an event to give members of our community with special needs a prom night experience theyβll never forget.
How to help kids with seasonal affective disorder
Sometimes winter blues are more than just a slump. Parents should be ready to help kids with seasonal affective disorder.