Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Very cool, very S.T.E.A.M. Bring 2D concepts into large-scale 3D. Foster creativity, experimentation and patience using modular + magnetic constraints....
Re-imagine ‘school’. Packed with thoughtful details and accessories, this playset will creatively nurture your child’s feelings, ideas and dreams for...
Electrifying! Winner of multiple toy awards. Take it up a notch with light, sound + motion.
Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
There are times when it becomes necessary to speak to children about people in their lives who are very sick....
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...