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Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...

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

“OK, I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, but how can I support my child to get there?” Read...

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

Brain differences make it hard for a child to control their behavior. Understanding your child’s impulsive behaviors can help you...

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

As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter “power play” in a variety of ways – some children like...

Siblings fight – it happens. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal realm of toys and games can help kids...

One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....

Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...

Including children in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how it’s helpful to...

It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...

One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....

“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...

Siblings fight – it happens. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal realm of toys and games can help kids...

Questions and comments from children about other children’s challenges are normal; they illustrate the broad spectrum of learning, ability and...

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

Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...

“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...

Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...

Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....

Taking time to connect with nature has a long lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here’s what...

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...

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

Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...

Brain differences make it hard for a child to control their behavior. Understanding your child’s impulsive behaviors can help you...

If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...

So easy. So visual. It works.

Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...