Automatically create digital flash cards, organize notes, and track assignments with the free Five Star app.

Research shows taking handwritten notes promotes kids’ active engagement, critical thinking, and focused attention. In fact, children who regularly practice handwriting have been shown to develop greater persistence, patience, and self-regulation–all skills that’ll help them tackle challenges both in and out of school.

With so much of today’s technology replacing the need to write by hand, an innovative app from Five Star instead aims to combine this critical skill with digital tools to help kids organize and review their school notes and calendars, plus automatically create flash cards to help with studying.

I couldn’t wait to give the app a try with my daughter so that I could share the ins and outs of how you can help your kids master organization skills and benefit from old-school handwritten notes with this very cool new app that’s totally free to use!

From social media to academic pressure to the stress of growing up in today’s world, it’s no wonder so many teens are struggling with their mental health. But, here's the good news for parents: You don’t have to navigate this struggle all on your own.

With mental health concerns on the rise, The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) has launched a free, easy-to-use Parent/Caregiver Behavioral Health Toolkit that offers real help for families facing these all too common challenges. The online guide thoughtfully details what to do, what to ask, and what to expect if you’re worried about your child’s mental well-being.

A Class Act NY’s award-winning acting school offers one-week musical theater, TV and film, and drama summer camps and classes for ages 5 and up taught by Broadway stars and industry professionals.

With 10 different week-long summer camps led by Broadway and TV/film actors, LA casting directors and talent reps, and other top industry professionals, A Class Act NY has options for young actors of all skill levels–including advanced programs for seasoned students. From late June through late August, the popular program serves up training in musical theater, dramatic arts, on-camera acting, and voice-over at Pearl Studios in Midtown Manhattan–just steps away from Times Square and the Theater District. Choose from “Bound for Broadway,” a Sitcom Intensive, and other engaging programming.

Whether you have a rising kindergartener eager to play a part in their first play or an experienced teen looking to participate in an industry showcase packed with talent reps, A Class Act NY has the camp for you. Below you’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about this award-winning studio and its summer programming.