{Choosing age appropriate toys that your kids will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development hints, you can choose …
preschoolers
Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop the “Soft Skills” Your Child Will Need for Success in Life
{Helping your child develop emotional intelligence might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success}My …
What You Need to Know about Screen Time and Play for Toddlers {plus a FREE printable chart}
Screen time for toddlers is a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family members all related to how much …
What to Look for in a Preschool: A Parent’s Guide
You walk into a pre-K classroom and you see several groups of 4-year-olds playing in different areas in the room. One group of students is …
A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits
I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …
3 Important Parenting Lessons that Child Development Books Didn’t Teach Me (but my kids did)
{Child development books can teach many parenting lessons. However, sometimes just observing and reflecting on our own child's behavior is …
The Discussion Continues: Academic vs Play-Based Preschool
Just a quick post today, but I wanted to add one more follow-up to the discussion of academic vs. play-based preschools. I've discussed this …
The Fallacy of Academic Preschool: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard
There is has been a lot of talk in the media lately about rigorous, academic preschools meant to ensure a child’s future academic (if not …
5 Fun Ways for Improving Executive Function Skills in Preschoolers {plus a downloadable cheat sheet}
{Preschoolers are still working on improving their executive function skills. Understanding how their brains develop can help us foster …
