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 …
Play-Based Learning
Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …
Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
? Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a …
How to Give Your Child a 1980s Childhood {and it’s backed by research!}
Sneak peak: Many of us have fond memories of growing up in the 80s and want our kids to experience some of that freedom …
The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard
Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While …
Why NOT Playing It Safe All the Time is Good For Kids’ Development
The Developmental Benefits of Risky Play
Why Play is Still the Best Way to Spark Your Child’s Development
Sneak peek: The importance of play in child development can’t be overstated. Research-backed benefits of play for …
Are Our Boys Failing or Are We Failing Our Boys? Research Behind the “Boy Achievement Crisis”
As a boy mom myself, I always bristle a little when I hear media reports of a “boy achievement crisis.” …
Free Comic Book Summer! How Reading Comics Fosters Literacy
Typically, each year my kids get excited about comic book day that happens in May. This year, with COVID-19 restrictions …