{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily …
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The Benefits of Summer Camp are Lost When Smartphones Intrude
{The social-emotional benefits of summer camp are clear but what happens when smartphones intrude on the normal camp experience.} I …
Emotional Intelligence in Children: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
{Slightly unconventional ideas for calming activities when the usual suggestions don't work with superactive, sensitive kids. Helpful for …
5 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us This Year
Well, the year 2017 is officially in the history books. Along with it, shelves full of parenting research become part of history too. …
What to Look for in a Preschool: Learning Activities that Matter
{What preschool learning activities make a difference for young children? Learn why play in preschool is really brain-building} You walk …
The Developmental Benefits of Dress-Up Play
{For kids, playing dress up is just fun, but child development research shows us that it has real long-term benefits. Dress-up play is a …
The 13 Best Parenting Books for Research-Based Guidance
{Some of the best parenting books that I've found to provide real, useful research-based guidance. When facing parenting struggles, turn to …
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Toddler Growth Spurts
{How understanding toddler growth spurts might just give some meaning to your child's crankiness. P.S. it's helpful for older kids too!} …
