Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Gorgeous illustrations that pair parent animals with their babies. A must-have counting book that uses rhyming text, lift-the-flaps, peekaboo holes...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...