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Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
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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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Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
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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Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
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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...
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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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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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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...
Understand how to help your child with math skill development and learn common math terms and strategies that teachers use....
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...
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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.
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
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Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
A curated guide of creative and fun everyday activities your child can do to practice their spelling and writing. Great...
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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...
Learn why maturing children struggle with challenging behavior and how they developmentally need a different approach to discipline.
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Unique + dynamic! Curved pipe pieces bring more expression to creations and better 3D spatial awareness. Connectibility on multiple sides...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
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Jumpstart creativity with 80 lively drawing prompts that will get your child drawing different things in different ways. Loved by...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
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Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
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.
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