The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever guidelines on screen time for children younger than 5, recommending no...
Researchers presenting at the recent 2019 Zero to Three conference detailed a program that studies have found effective in treating...
Meeting (and Teaching) Families in Unexpected Places Can Transform Cities
Grocery stores, bus stops, laundromats… what’s next?
School is a great place to learn, but it’s not the only place. No matter how excellent our teachers are, no matter how enriching the curricula, school accounts for only about 20 percent of children’s waking hours. That’s why a growing number of education pioneers are building out nontraditional sites for young minds to develop their language skills and to learn about their world.
Building Young Brains When Schools Are Closed, Part 3: Outdoor Tips and Activities
Our Top Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This is part 3 of a a three-part series. Read Part 1 (Offline Activities) and Part 2 (Online Tips). In...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and you’re at home with the little ones. We’re still here for you. Earlier we shared...
Most of us have heard of the “summer slide” in which children lose some of the lessons they’ve learned during...
Not everyone who comes to America is pursuing the American Dream. Some are in flight from life-threatening crises. Layered on...
What a Difference Extended-Hours Childcare Makes
17-Hour Childcare in Rochester Is a Gamechanger for Working Parents
When many daycare centers are closing shop for the day, Rosa Marie at Rochester’s Marvelous Mind Academy is just getting...
Every parent does it. We let our young children use the iPad while we fold laundry or take a quick...
Author’s Note: This moment, when the world has stopped spinning on its axis, presents an important opportunity to re-examine our...
Across the U.S., colleges and universities have pledged to enhance diversity and to prioritize inclusiveness. In the wake of the...
All babies need attention and stimulation. What may be surprising is how little actual instruction they need. Given that the...
