With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and expand your child’s voice. Character-play and storytelling are key for cognitive development.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...
A simple tool to help your child describe a universe of facial expressions, and to name feelings and emotions with...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...