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‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
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Foundational skills for teaching your child to be more independent and to be in charge of themself and their learning....
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A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
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Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak – to consider the impact of their words (vs. their intent). A helpful...
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.
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Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Learn how to help your child handle the expected feelings related to anxiety, and how to identify when anxiety moves...
When your child begins having anxious thoughts, empower them with practical self-help strategies and coping skills so that they can...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
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Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
For many children, kindness needs to be explicitly taught. Parents and teachers only need a few prompts to help their...
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A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...
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ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
A primer on why and how learning to spell is such a powerful and fundamental concept for early learners and...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
Learn specific tips from a teacher on how to read aloud to your child, listen to your child read aloud...
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A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
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A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
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“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
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Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
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It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
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Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
New twist on the classic tug-of-war that will have the whole family laughing and active. Add a dose of healthy...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Flexible fingers will love this creative opportunity to design their own stamps. This comprehensive set with carving tools and 42...
Learn about the most fascinating places in the world and why they’re there. Visually captivating with 75 3D maps. Guaranteed...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
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The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
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