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Nothing says summer like catching fireflies, but what if you could keep the glow without the bugs?

Our latest DIY shows kids how to make a magical firefly jar 🏕️ Perfect for ages 8–12, it’s fun, creative, and makes those summer nights unforgettable.

Kids love video apps, but not all of them are built with safety in mind.

That’s why we put together a guide to the Top Kid-Safe AI Video Apps in 2025 

Think SafeTube, DIY.org, and more all safe, creative, and parent-approved.

Hey parents and teachers! Want to swap morning meltdowns for mindful moments?

Check out our latest DIY blog post: https://www.diy.org/blogs/back-to-school-mindfulness-tools  You’ll find magical ideas like: • Glitter jars that help kids breathe and reset   • Breathing buddies that teach calm, one belly rise at a time   • Morning affirmation mirrors to build confidence before breakfast

Bonus: there’s a **FREE 5-Day Morning Mindfulness Challenge PDF** you can download and stick on the fridge, perfect for busy families and classroom corners alike.

If your child loves telling stories, filming crafts, or sharing their latest game tricks, starting a YouTube channel can be a creative outlet and it can be safe, too.

DIY’s guide walks you through

Choosing a fun channel theme together

Setting up with Made for Kids settings for safety

Filming tips to make their videos shine

Protecting privacy while letting creativity grow

It’s easy, inspiring, and perfect for helping kids share their voice—without losing sight of safety.

Keep videos short, engaging, and full of personality for the best results!

Sometimes all you need is a pencil, paper, and the right teacher (even if they’re on the other side of the world).

What if Animal Crossing and Roblox had a chill gardening baby?

Enter: Grow a Garden in Roblox. A relaxing, kid-safe way to build virtual plots and learn IRL gardening skills.

It’s screen time that actually plants a seed for creativity. 🌿 Cozy vibes 🌱 Click-to-plant fun 💡 STEM + nature learning

When your 10-year-old’s math homework looks like alien code... It’s time to call in the bots.

We rounded up the best AI-powered homework tools that help kids learn, think, and actually enjoy doing school stuff. ✔️ Creative-friendly ✔️ Safe for kids ✔️ Encourages real learning

Smart tools = smart kids (and calmer parents).

Dive into our 2025 guide  https://www.diy.org/blogs/best-ai-homework-helper-tools

How to Draw a Gacha Life Body (Without Crying Over Proportions) Master those chibi shapes, flex your OC muscles, and get your squad pose-ready.

✨ Step-by-step. Kid-friendly. Super cute.

What’s the CUTEST thing you can draw?

Calling all Android kids & creative families!  📣

The wait is over DIY.org’s Android app is officially here! Build skills. Make cool stuff. Earn badges. Have a blast. 🛠️🎨🧠

Whether your kid’s into coding, crafts, science, or storytelling—our Android app brings the whole creative universe to your hands.

 What is negative space and why do artists LOVE it? ✏️

  It’s not just the blank stuff. It’s the secret sauce that makes art pop! Your kiddo will start seeing shapes in shadows and stories in silence once they learn this game-changing trick.

Not every kid is born knowing they want to be a space engineer, a comic artist, or a YouTuber… but every kid has a passion waiting to be discovered.

If your child is bouncing between obsessions (or none at all), this guide will help you channel their curiosity into confidence.

Heard of gacha games but not sure what they really are?  ✨

They’re part video game, part digital toy machine, and 100% addictive fun (with a few things parents should watch out for 👀).

This post breaks it down: ✔️ What is a gacha game? ✔️ Why kids love them ✔️ Smart tips for parents and educators

So... what does slime mean? ✨

Is it a toy? A science project? A tool for emotional regulation? Spoiler! It’s all of the above and way more gooey than you think.

✨What even IS gacha?!✨

From surprise loot boxes to character pulls, gacha is the game mechanic kids can’t stop talking about 🎁🎮

🌀 But is it harmless fun or a digital dice roll?

🧠💚 SLIME = BRAIN MAGIC? Turns out that squishy, stretchy slime may actually help kids with ADHD find calm, focus, and joy. We broke down the science + fun behind it in this post: https://www.diy.org/blogs/is-slime-helpful-for-kids-with-adhd

✨ Things that make sense: 🧠 Kids loving slime. 🧪 It's science. 🎨 It's art. 👐 It's weirdly therapeutic.