15 Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
Sneak peek: Executive function activities for 3 to 5-year-olds can help them develop much-needed skills like …
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.
7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness
Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent …
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 …
Executive Functioning in Early Childhood: 7 Skills + Research-Backed Activities
Sneak peek: We hear a lot about executive functioning in early childhood in parenting and education circles …
The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …
Unconventional Calming Activities for High Energy Kids (That Actually Work)
Sneak peek: A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. …
Raising Compassionate Kids: The Role of Nature and Nurture
Sneak peek: Many parents ask: Is compassion natural or learned? Humans have a natural tendency towards compassion but we …
25+ Social-Emotional Learning Toys That Teach Kids Empathy & Kindness (2026 Gift Guide)
Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …