Barbara Kimberly Seigel, Author at Care.com Resources

Articles by Barbara Kimberly Seigel

These fun, hands-on Halloween STEM activities introduce science, technology, engineering and math concepts and skills.

Wondering what paternity leave is exactly? Here are the basics — and why time off for dads is beneficial for...

Wondering what age kids start pre-kindergarten? At around 4 years old, kids attend pre-kindergarten and begin fostering a love for...

Pop, sparkle and reflect on the year with New Year's crafts for kids. Discover fun activities for counting down the...

From DIY dreidels and menorahs to beaded bracelets, these Hanukkah crafts will help spread hope and light beyond the holiday’s...

From apple-themed crafts to kindness reminders, these Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur activities teach kids about these special Jewish holidays.

My son is ready for this kindergarten milestone, but I am already crying tears tinged with the bittersweet passage of...

From seder table keepsakes to matzah projects, these Passover crafts will help children joyfully celebrate and learn the meaning of...

Make Passover for kids festive and thought-provoking with creative activities that celebrate the ancient story of survival, hope and resilience.

Looking for ways to teach the Purim story for kids or engage children in the Jewish holiday and its traditions?...

Gratitude for kids starts first with practice. Try these purposeful activities to help guide a deeper understanding of true appreciation.

Preparing for kindergarten should be playful and fun, not stressful. Help children get ready for class with these easy activities...

Kindergarten is the school year in which children around the age of 5 learn reading, writing, math and sitting still,...

Yes, scooting on their bum instead of crawling on all fours is a common way some babies get moving. Here's...

When do babies say 'mama'? And why do some babies say 'dada' first? Experts answer questions about first words.

Thumb sucking can be spotted as early as a child's ultrasound photo, but it's rare for babies to start sucking...

One morning, several weeks into staying home, my 20-month-old pointed to the frying pan drying on the stove from the...