Many of us were expecting it, but the day has come when most of us are experiencing school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Like …
Education
To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You
{Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten is a big event for kids and parents. While this new independence may make you feel less needed, …
When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help
{Sneak peek: Teens often have a lot of questions about their health, changing hormones, unruly emotions and more. They might be afraid to …
The Hidden Power of Picture Books for Older Kids
Sneak peek: Picture books for older kids still hold a lot of appeal and developmental benefits. Ideas for incorporating picture books into …
The Effectiveness of Online Speech Therapy for Kids – Let’s Dive Into the Research
Sneak peek: With the pandemic during our lives upside down, online speech therapy for kids has become more popular and necessary. But does …
Why The Childcare Crisis In The Us Affects All Of Us
Many of us are at home with our kids right now due to the pandemic. It tends to put a lot of things into perspective, doesn't it? How many …
Latest Day Care Study Finds Long-Term Effects
There has been much coverage in the media lately about the latest findings from the longitudinal study of day care conducted by Early Child …
Children’s Media Use and Achievement
With the increase in electronic media in recent years, many parents are wondering what the effects might be of media use on the …
Are Picture Books Just for Babies?
I was surprised to read a recent article in the New York Times that stated that there has been a decline in sales of children's picture …