7 Reasons to Ditch Elf on the Shelf {and an alternative tradition we love}
Sneak peek: Looking for an alternative to Elf on the Shelf? A few reasons to consider looking for a more thoughtful …
Social-Emotional Development
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts
Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …
7 Ways to Teach Your Child About Kindness
I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom …
Science Explains How Disney Princess Culture May Influence Our Children’s Behavior
Sneak peek: Disney princess culture has become a mainstay of young children’s playtime, but how does it influence …
Foster Empathy in Kids with These Simple But Powerful Acts of Kindness
Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help them grow in empathy and emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy …
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 …
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 …