<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Village Kids’ Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village Kids' Club is a play and project-based educational center. We offer classes, camps and an afterschool program for kids TK-5th grade.]]></description><link>https://www.thevillagekidsclub.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:07:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thevillagekidsclub.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Real Kids in an AI World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the vision behind The Village Kids' Club comes from thinking about the world today's children are growing up in—a world increasingly shaped by generative AI, algorithms, automation, and screens. We aren't anti-technology. In fact, we believe today's children should learn to understand and use new technologies thoughtfully. But we also believe that as technology becomes more capable, the uniquely human parts of childhood become even more valuable. At VKC, we want children to build real...]]></description><link>https://www.thevillagekidsclub.org/post/raising-real-kids-in-an-ai-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5cd4995e7d848635e4289c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:08:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41e7ef_cb784045a15b4d9e86256614acf3aa5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_895,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Village Kids’ Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplug &#38; Play: Why Creative Activities Outshine Screen Time for Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worried your child spends too much time on devices? You're not alone. I have the privilege of spending a great deal of time with children and families, and one concern comes up again and again: screen time. Parents are tired of the battles. They know screens are taking up more space in family life than they'd like, but they also understand why it happens. Devices are convenient. They keep children occupied. They buy adults a few extra minutes to cook dinner, answer a text, or simply catch...]]></description><link>https://www.thevillagekidsclub.org/post/unplug-play-why-creative-activities-outshine-screen-time-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ccc49e447e3bde589b86e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:40:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41e7ef_c2033b35d3c140afa491fb9432ac1663~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The Village Kids’ Club</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>