Megan Fraedrich, Author at Cricket Media, Inc.

6 Unexpected Jobs That Use STEM Skills Every Day

Experts say that “STEM is the future.” Estimates show that around 80% of jobs in the future will require some skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. That might sound scary for kids who struggle with their times tables, but the truth is, STEM is already everywhere! An average ten-year-old’s knowledge of technology would be […]

Top Family-Friendly Outings In Chicago

Whether you’ve lived there your whole life or you’re visiting for summer vacation, Chicago is full of exciting things to do for all ages. Complete with museums, history, and a really great lake, there is something for everyone here. How do we know? Cricket Media’s publishing office is in Chicago! We asked editor Liz Huyck […]

5 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing!

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind!” Americans thrilled at the crackly sound of Neil Armstrong’s voice over their TV sets as he became the first person to walk on the moon. Fifty years later, that historic moment still symbolizes how science and technology can bring people together– or further […]

Best Magazines for Tweens

If you’re the parent of a tween, then you know that it’s not the easiest time in a child’s life. Between the ages of 9 and 13, kids go through a tremendous amount of changes physically, mentally, and even socially. What with moving up from elementary to middle school, going through dramatic growth spurts, taking […]

Fighting Fire With Fire: Meet a Fire Safety Officer

Wildfires are dangerous to nature, right? Every year, the news is filled with reports about raging wildfires damaging forests and forcing people to evacuate. More than 8,000 wildfires tore through California last year, burning more land than the entire state of Delaware. Fortunately, fire safety officers are on the job, working hard to protect nature […]

5 Beloved Illustrators Featured In Cricket Magazine

There’s something about great illustrations that stick with you for the rest of your life. Maybe you’ve seen a poster for a movie based on a favorite book and thought, “No, that isn’t right! The main character is supposed to look like THIS!” Or perhaps a cherry pie irresistibly reminded you of the gorgeous slice […]

4 Reasons Why eMentoring Matters

Mentoring is big. In fact, it’s proven to help set kids on the pathway to academic success—and gives mentors a sense of fulfillment in their work. Sounds like a win-win for everyone, doesn’t it? So why isn’t everyone doing it? The truth is that for many, mentoring is easier said than done. How many times […]

Empowering Magazines For Girls

Magazines for girls have gotten a bad rep in the last few decades. While magazine subscriptions were once a rite of passage for young girls, by the early 2000’s, people seemed to blame magazines for every problem in society. This wasn’t completely untrue, either. After all, many girls’ magazines filled their pages with ads, encouraged […]

8 Fascinating Fun Facts About the Founding Fathers

Just a few miles from our DC Cricket Media office, we can see the gleaming white Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol dome, and White House. These solemn structures add a certain reverence to our image of the Founding Fathers. But it wasn’t all serious business back in 1776. Here are a few fun facts about […]

3 Cool Things to Do On the Fourth of July!

Time for fireworks, barbecues, and all things red, white, and blue! The Fourth of July is here and we’re ready for family fun! So why exactly do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4? Was it the day that the American Revolutionary War began? No, that happened over a year before in April 1775. Was […]