To Parents on the First Day of Kindergarten: What Your Kids Really Need From You
Sneak peek: The first day of kindergarten for parents is almost as big an event as it is for children. While your …
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The Lazy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids’ Learning This Summer
Summary: We all want to help our kids prevent the “summer slide,” but educational summer activities for kids …
Why Arts and Crafts for Boys Still Matter
Arts and Crafts for Boys are Definitely Outside the Box Well, then I actually had a preschool-age boy and reality sunk …
How to Support Your Child’s Unique Learning Style
When it comes to learning, we each have a unique learning style or way of processing information and getting excited …
Research Uncovers Why “Smart” Students Cheat
Why do students cheat? Research helps us understand especially those who seem too “smart” for it. …
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 …
What Does an Effective Preschool Look Like? A Guide for Curious Parents
Sneak peek: Parents often ask what to look for in a preschool. This post can be your guide for what questions to ask on …
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 …
Preschool is Going Online: Why This is a Huge Mistake
Sneak peek: Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering …