Screen time for toddlers is a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family members all related to the role …
preschoolers
The Hidden Power of Picture Books for Older Kids
Sneak peek: Picture books for older kids still hold a lot of appeal and developmental benefits. Ideas for incorporating picture books into …
The Fallacy of Early Academics: What is Lost When We Push Too Hard
Sneak peek: There are many misconceptions when it comes to understanding why preschool matters for young children. While pressures remain to …
Age-Appropriate (and Fun) Toys that Won’t Give You Buyer’s Regret {ages birth-10}
📖 Sneak peek: Choosing age-appropriate toys for your children that they will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development …
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 …
Fun and Effective Executive Functioning Activities for Preschoolers {printable}
Sneak peek: Executive functioning activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory and …
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 …
Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering children's emotional intelligence might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
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 …