Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers
Sneak peek: Executive function activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, …
Social-Emotional Development
Research, advice and insights into parenting with an eye to our kids’ social and emotional development. Areas include raising kind kids, fostering empathy and gratitude, and managing emotions.
Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention
Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …
The 10+ Best Advent Calendars for Toddlers
Sneak peek: With SO many Advent calendars out there, what’s the best pick for a toddler Advent calendar? Some …
Why the Moral Development of Toddlers Matters for All of Us
Sneak peek: Research on the moral development of toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children …
Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond
Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …
A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons
Sneak peek: Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus …
Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat
Sneak peek: Why do students cheat? Research helps us understand cheating, especially those who seem too …
In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act
Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model …
Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens
Growth mindset is more than just a buzzword. Research helps us understand growth mindset for kids and helps …