When parents and kids tuned into “Thomas and Friends” this September, they discovered a new character: Bruno the Brake Car....
The American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden on March 12 contains a number of potentially game-changing policies for...
For many of us, COVID-19 has completely changed how we work. Remote work might have its advantages for some, but when the kids are out of school and libraries and museums are closed, juggling two roles at once can be a challenge. What is a parent to do? As two developmental psychologists dedicated to understanding how children learn and play, these questions are filling our inbox.
Summer travel is a whole other thing when you’re a parent of young children. The rest and relaxation you’ve been...
Mya-Rose Craig, 17-years old, has followed her passion for birds and the environment to create and galvanize a community of activists of all ages. In the process, as a young Muslim woman, she’s been trolled on social media. Not an insurmountable problem, though, as Mya-Rose is keeping her eye on a larger issue: saving the planet.
The United Nations has declared June 11 to be the first annual International Day of Play, calling it “a unifying...
Our Child Care Facilities Are in Crisis But There Are Solutions
Business, Nonprofits, Chambers of Commerce Build Coalitions
In the morning, as children dash into their preschools and home-based care sites, hanging coats and finding favorite toys or...
Most of us have heard of the “summer slide” in which children lose some of the lessons they’ve learned during...
Every parent does it. We let our young children use the iPad while we fold laundry or take a quick...
Maria Montessori Myth Busting
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series
The history of its proliferation and multi-pronged institutional dissemination has fostered a degree of confusion and myths about the founder’s intentions and how the method is practiced.
On February 28, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a summit for early education advocates and professionals, highlighting the work...
How often have you looked with pity on parents suffering through a child’s tantrum? Yes, like rubberneckers at a highway crash, it seems like everyone turns around to watch. Don't despair: tantrums are an inevitable part of life with young children. Read more from Ellen Galinsky to explore Executive Function Skills, Autonomy Support and 5 tips for managing tantrums.
