In the current atmosphere of parenting it's easy to feel overwhelmed by questions and worries. It seems that many parenting decisions have …
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Summer Learning Help: 101 Educational Websites and Apps
We are already about halfway through the summer! If your kids are like mine, they like to play outside, with friends, etc. but …
Why Art and Crafts for Boys Still Matter for Child Development
{Finding art and crafts for boys can be challenging. Learning more about how children doing art benefits their development has helped us …
What Does an Effective Preschool Look Like? A Guide for Curious Parents
{Parents often ask what to look for in a preschool program. A guide for what questions to ask on a preschool tour. Learn why play in …
Want Your Child to Have an Amazing School Year? Start Here
{This time of year, back to school tips and tricks abound. If you really want an amazing school year for your child, these experts help set …
I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He's just turned 4 and many kids are dropping naps anyway around …
Want Your Kids to Learn Problem-Solving? Let Them Play! {Plus a Ninja Book Review}
If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you have probably picked up on the idea that learning through play is really at …
The Parenting Book That Will Change the Way You Look at Learning
Remember that poster "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"? It lists items like: share everything, play fair, and don't …
Bullying Prevention Awareness: A Time for Learning About Tolerance
The month is almost over and I just realized that October is bullying prevention awareness month. What an important topic! Now that I have a …