Parenting made simpler.

Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...

Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...

We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...

Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...

Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to your child, and deepen your connection...

Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.

Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...

“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...

Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.

We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...

Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...

Research-approved. Reframe how you think about ‘practice’.

“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street

Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...

Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it’s expected, healthy and natural....

While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...

Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...

Social exclusion is a main theme in a child’s development and there are many reasons why it happens. Empower your child to...

When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...

Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.

Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.

Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak. A helpful mnemonic to remind your child that words are powerful. 

By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...

Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...

Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...

Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...

A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...

A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do, easy to...

It may feel like a number of impulsive behaviors are seemingly normal for children. But what is ‘normal’? In this...

Siblings fight. They fight over people, things, physical spaces and so much more. They use their words and their bodies...

Get unflustered in the heat of the moment? Three phrases you can use to stop a fight. Kids are often...

Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*

Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...

Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do….in the first 5 mins.

Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...

Punishment is imposed, discipline is instilled. Consequences must make sense – they must be logical.

Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...

Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...

Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...

While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...

A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do, easy to...

Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...

Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!

Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.

At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...

Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...

‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It’s deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not widely...

A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...

Create your own magical land. Comes with everything you need – real branches, twine, shells, moss and glue gun. Imagine...

A wooden trolley in the shape of a truck with magnetic tools…say what?!

BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...

The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...

Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.

A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.

Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...

A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!

Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.

A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...

A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)

An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...