Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...

Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.

A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)

We all could use a dose of this; this kit makes it so easy. And because great things do come...

Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...

Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...

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

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

When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...

Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...

Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...

Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...

Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...

“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...

Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...

Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak. A helpful mnemonic to remind your child that words are powerful. 

Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.

Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...