Hello Audacese parents!  My name is Amanda and I’m today’s guest blogger.  I’m a recent graduate of Dartmouth College, I live in the Maryland suburbs of Washington D.C., and I’m working towards being a scientist.  One of my interests in life is technology, and I’m here today to talk to you about beneficial video games for your children.

Physical activity is an important part of a child’s life: it helps children maintain healthy bodies, it develops motor skills, and it benefits a variety of mental functions.  These days, however, children have a variety of distractions that can take up their time and prevent them from getting the recommended one hour of physical activity a day.  Many of these distractions come from the multitude of electronic devices that are available; in 2010, children in the United States spent an average of over seven hours a day in front of the television, computer, or video game console.

The good news is that physical activity and electronic media don’t have to be mutually exclusive in your house.  There is an ever-growing category of video games called exergames, games that function as both entertainment and exercise and encourage an active lifestyle.  These games can be a great way for children to have fun and socialize while keeping active.

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Summer is coming to a close, but I can’t believe how far Audacese has come in three short months. We’ve grown to an international team of fourteen, finished the artwork for five books and one game, and have released the first storybook (classic David & Goliath)! We are all absolutely dedicated to building the highest-quality education products that will enhance your family’s learning culture. We want every child to discover the magic of learning. It’s an odyssey that we believe should happen together–and for a lifetime.

Audacese (“odysseys”) doesn’t have a single “founding moment” when the idea just fell together. Just as our name implies, it was more of a journey, where ideas were discovered and then connected. And so I wanted to share the Audacese story with you, and why I think our idea of building strong learning cultures within your family can inspire your children’s intellectual curiosity and lead them to become lifelong learners.

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Hello everyone! It’s time to get your creative hats ready as we talk about lots of different fun art tips for you and your kids. This is just the introduction, so be sure to keep an eye on our updates as we bring lots of activities for you and your kids.

Aside from dancing, singing and acting, my 5-year old nephew Pao-Pao is really fond of drawing. And as a result, he and I have art jams together, with all of his coloring materials on his drawing table.

Art jams are really relevant to every kids’ learning. Anyone from the family can hop in, and the kids can get creative and imaginative as they draw. Here are some tips for having your own art jams with your kids:

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that you should expect to see our app in the App Store very soon. Check back in about a week on our products page for the link. We’ll provide another update once it becomes available.

Your kids are going to love it! Let us know how excited they are below.

Well, that’s a wrap. We kind of forget how great the Olympics are until they come around every four years. In my last post I mentioned how great it was when the TV cameras showed all the parents in the stands supporting their sons and daughters. No matter if your child is an Olympic athlete or a kid just starting to learn tennis, you will likely play an important role in his or her pursuits. In the aftermath of the London Olympics, let’s take a brief look at some of the parents who helped these Olympic athletes become the champions that they are.

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