A new initiative called Sesame Street in Communities is providing free materials, including videos, books and games to help parents... Read More
Executive functions are the foundations for young children’s academic and later employment success, and museums and libraries are uniquely positioned... Read More
We have the physical skill to do it, but (as many adults know) doing it well often remains a challenge:... Read More
Mind in the Making: 10 Years of Keeping the Fire Burning in Children’s Eyes
Research Becomes a Book; A Book Becomes a Movement
Not all adventurers wear rugged clothes and pith helmets; some carry laptops, notebooks and pens. But all are driven by the same impulse: They have a question and they won’t rest until they have an answer that satisfies them. “What’s over that mountain?” “Where does this river go?”
In the case for Ellen Galinsky, author of more than 100 books and reports and a self-described “research adventurer,” the driving question in 2000 was, “How do we keep the fire burning in children’s eyes?” Read More
Listening and talking is the key to a healthy connection between you and your children. But parenting is hard work... Read More
Some children naturally have sunny dispositions, and some children don't. For children who seem naturally shy, fearful, or overly sensitive, these traits may impact their later academic achievement. Read More
Yesterday we highlighted two studies that measured how exposure to art can help children learn important executive function skills. For... Read More
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. Read More
Much of childhood learning today focus on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The benefits are well-documented and often... Read More
The Trump administration has rejected a proposed ban on a pesticide used for generations that repeatedly has been linked with,... Read More
