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. Read More
Operating All the Levers
How Foundations Focused on Early Childhood Adapt and Re-Adapt to Changing Times
Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps... Read More
Anyone who has been following the intersection of COVID-19 and child care knows that the U.S. is not doing well.... Read More
No, the quarantined home isn’t a foxhole, although parents and caretakers may sometimes feel it’s a battleground. We get it: with preschools and daycares closed for the foreseeable future, parents and caregivers are seeking engaging activities to keep the family sane and healthy. A great way to achieve both is by cooking together. Read More
The trauma of COVID-19 is widespread but not evenly distributed. Some communities are suffering more than others. The Commonwealth of Virginia has seen encouraging numbers lately, but of course it is not out of the woods. A recent Town Hall for Richmond-area parents featured... Read More
Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps... Read More
Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps... Read More
It’s a cruel irony of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: the youngest children, whose brains depend on education for healthy brain... Read More
Before Coronavirus, the U.S. Child Care Landscape Was Already in Crisis
Our Broken Child Care System and How to Fix It, Part 1
In this three-part series, Dr. Laura Justice—executive director of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The... Read More
Dr. Alicia Lieberman was on a telemedicine call with a mother and her four-year-old son. The boy was continually and... Read More