Why Guided Play is the Secret to Playtime with Your Kids
Sneak peek: How you can use guided play to maximize education and fun for you and your child“Mom, I want a combine …
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Traditional Toys are Still Better for Babies
Sneak peek: Why do traditional toys still matter in an age of high-tech and electronic entertainment for kids? …
The Hidden Effect of Early Childhood Education
Sneak peek: Preschool doesn’t change kids’ IQ. The advantages of preschool education are much more …
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 …
Classic Baby Books that Boost Brain Development
Sneak peek: What are the best books for baby brain development? New research helps us sort through classic baby books …
The Fascinating Roller Coaster of Child Development: Physical and Cognitive Growth Spurts
I’ve written about growth spurts ages several times on this blog but I keep returning to it because it’s such as …
Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {plus a printable}
Sneak peek: Executive functioning skills activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like …
The Myth of “the Mozart Effect”: When Good Research and Bad Journalism Combine
Sneak peek: Think listening to Mozart will make your baby or toddler a genius? Think again. The true story behind the …
Are Our Boys Failing or Are We Failing Our Boys? Research Behind the “Boy Achievement Crisis”
As a boy mom myself, I always bristle a little when I hear media reports of a “boy achievement crisis.” …