Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...