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Child Learn & Play

Children learn by observing, experimenting and asking questions. Find out when to guide them—and when to step back and let them explore.

Two little girls dancing

A little girl’s heartwarming dance moment went viral—and it’s a kindness lesson you won’t forget

One of the girls begins stimming—a common self-regulating behavior often associated with autism, the other little dancer joins right in.

February 10, 2025
Mom and son in a car

What this mom taught her 7-year-old about people-pleasing is making waves

While the lesson is aimed at children, the reality is that many of us needed to hear it, too.

February 6, 2025
Teacher who runs her classroom like corporate

Teacher turns her classroom into a workplace—here’s why it’s dividing the internet

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

February 4, 2025
A kid on a school desk

Kids’ fine motor skills are declining—how screens and modern childhood shape growth

77% reported that fine motor skills like holding pencils, using scissors, and writing have become more challenging for young students.

February 3, 2025
A child in daycare

Tennessee’s child care costs just passed college tuition—and it’s happening nationwide 

It’s official: child care costs are out of control, and families are drowning.

January 13, 2025
Toy safety for kids

10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

December 17, 2024
children's books - mom reading to baby

A love letter to children’s books

When we read together with our children, it forms a cozy, safe space for connection and growth.

October 10, 2024
mom giving child a piggy-back ride - emotional courage

Here’s how to help kids find their ’emotional courage’

The founders of Slumberkins emphasize exploring all feelings with curiosity in this excerpt from their new book, "All Feelings Welcome: Parenting Practices for Raising Caring, Confident, and Resilient Kids".

September 28, 2024
Charmspring Springboard - child using routine builder

Finally! This chic, kid-friendly routine builder helped reduce my family’s daily friction

The design-forward Springboard from Charmspring is one I’m actually excited to hang in my home, too. 

September 24, 2024
mom hugging child - parent mental health

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

September 20, 2024
Child smiling wearing backpack - skills for a successful school year

The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert

How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.

August 15, 2024
mom and toddler girl reading books together - questions to ask kids about books

10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

August 9, 2024
child holding a pen and wrirtng

4 ways to avoid summer camp scaries with a vision board

Before your kids head off to camp this summer, make a vision board with them to get them excited and anticipate positive feelings about their camp experience.

July 30, 2024
first day of homeschool- mom teaching daughter with flashcards

How to create a memorable first day of homeschool

One thing I’ve learned is that the first day of homeschool should feel like an adventure—it’s a chance to redefine how we learn and bond as a family.

July 23, 2024
mom and child sitting and looking at each other

How to talk to kids about politics in an election year

If it feels hard to broach the subject, don’t worry—but don’t avoid it. Talking to kids about politics in an age-appropriate way can strengthen their understanding—and your relationship.

July 16, 2024
let them choose the long book - mom reading to child

Let them choose the long book

In the grand scheme of life, I know I will never regret it.

July 10, 2024
how to cultivate positive masculinity- mom and son hugging

5 tips for cultivating positive masculinity in the next generation of men

Challenge the societal expectations and preconceived notions about what it means to be a boy or a man.

July 9, 2024
children looking at their phones

3 tips for parenting in the AI boom, from a Millennial mom raising a Gen Alpha son

How do we encourage our kids to work hard, do for themselves and use their own creative energy and mental labor to excel when nearly everything in their young lives can be automated, outsourced or generated?

July 3, 2024
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