The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer
Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …
Play-Based Learning
75+ Laid Back Summer Activities for Kids
(Easy, Screen-Free Ideas That Actually Work for You and Your Kids) Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t …
Age-Appropriate Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
Sneak peek: Learn how to choose age-appropriate toys that support child development, encourage open-ended play, and keep …
Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …
The Preschool Tour Checklist to Help Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
Sneak peek: Looking for a preschool tour checklist to guide you as you visit schools? This checklist will help you ask …
Learning to Play Well with Others: The Best Toys for Social Play
Sneak peek: Social play is a complex skill for children to learn. Here’s my collection of the best toys for social …
How to Give Your Child a 1980s Childhood {and it’s backed by research!}
Sneak peek: Many of us have fond memories of growing up in the 80s and want our kids to experience some of that freedom …
The Science-Based Reason Why Experience Gifts are Great for Kids
{plus 25+ awesome experience gift ideas} Sneak peek: Looking for some “outside the box” gift ideas that kids …
What is the Goal of Preschool?
Today I’m blogging over at Notes on Parenting on the topic of preschools–what it’s all about and what …