In the midst of my search for a new child care provider for my one-year-old, I’ve braced myself for the...
Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps...
The Founding Fathers built competition among the states into our system of government. With 50-plus laboratories for democracy, we’re bound...
When it comes to caring for and educating children in the United States, Black grandmothers have never been on the...
Homelessness Rates Spike for Families, Putting Even Young Children at Risk
Housing instability can affect children’s cognitive and emotional development and ultimately their academic success.
In early February, Tateona Williams suffered the unthinkable. Around 1 a.m. on a freezing cold Monday, she parked her van...
Those following the debates regarding President Biden’s historic child care proposal may be experiencing whiplash. On the one hand, a...
As founder of the groundbreaking Roots of Empathy program and author of the bestselling book by the same name, Mary...
There is a concept, variously used in science and business, known as the “valley of death.” In essence, this is the dangerous period between research & development and on-the-ground adoption where many ideas and ventures fail.
Cokis is an immigrant mom and grandmother in Arizona. Her struggles with the trauma that she and one of her...
While we’re taking Early Learning Nation Studio on the road less often during the pandemic, we’re offering recaps—Top Takeaways—from important...
Getting Messy in Madison: The 6 Sides of the Upcoming Play Make Learn 2023 Conference
Part 2 of "Seasons of Play" Series
The Play Make Learn conference, taking place July 20-21 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, offers educators hands-on learning experiences and...
Heat, Floods, Storms Limit Outdoor Play for Young Children, Surveys Show
Parents and child care providers report spending less time outside with children and suffering health and economic harm from extreme weather.
Physical activity is crucial for young children’s well-being. Outdoor play not only supports children’s physical health and their social and...
