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Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {printable}
Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory …
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 …
The Hidden Effect of Early Childhood Education
{Preschool doesn't change kids' IQ. The benefits of early childhood education are much more subtle but no less impactful.} I …
Electronic versus Traditional Toys: What They Mean for Infant Development
Sneak peek: The debate over electronic versus traditional toys for kids has only increased in recent years as high-tech toys have taken over …
Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way
{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in finding meaning in …
Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think
{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children develop …
Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
{How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child} "Mom, I want a combine to play with like the one in …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
{Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind "the Mozart Effect."} National …