Child Learn & Play

5 Montessori-inspired activities that make the Nugget worth the cost (and the wait!)

In case you're trying to justify a purchase of the internet's hottest piece of furniture.

It’s science: Your kids are learning all the time—school or no school

The whole world is a classroom, and they learn from it every day (so don't stress about those worksheets).

It’s science: Giving experiences instead of toys boosts your kid’s intelligence & happiness

There's no need to stress about getting them everything on their wishlist. Spending time with your kids is far more valuable.

Activist Elle Moxley gives parents advice on how to talk to their kids about race, sex and gender

Moxley founded the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and is also a co-founding member and former strategic partner of the Black Lives Matter network.

10 surprising benefits of having fewer toys

Good news: You don't have to keep panic-buying stuff online to keep the kids busy.

3 reasons not to ignore your child’s tantrums (and what to do instead)

Have you ever been advised to ignore tantrums? Here's why experts say there's a better way.

The life-changing benefits of doing ‘nothing’ with your children

Notice how easily smiles and laughter will follow.

10 Montessori-inspired phrases to express affection to your kids every day

4. "Do you want to know one of my favorite things about you?"

Resilient kids have parents who do these 10 things

It's not about letting your child fail, it's all about providing support along the way.

How to get your child to listen the *first* time you say something, mama

Repeating yourself isn't good for you or your relationship with your child. So what is the alternative?

8 parenting strategies Montessori teachers use with their own kids

It is a way of approaching children differently and is something you can totally practice at home, regardless of the type of school your child attends.

To the mama happy about sending her kids back to school—I’m with you

For me, the end of summer isn't the end of the party—it's the beginning.

9 phrases Montessori teachers use to build resilient kids

While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties.

This mama’s honest post about her son almost drowning is going viral

Such an important reminder.

Here’s how to raise kids who tell the truth, according to science

This is the one proven way to raise honest kids.

Raising overcomers: How to teach your kids to do hard things

Ever wonder how to teach your kids to fight fear, to live brave and overcome hard things?

We’re buying every children’s book from this Black teacher’s viral list

They'll help you teach kids about race and racism in America.

75 activities to cherish while your child is still little

61. Look with awe at the moon.

My child is having a boring summer and he loves it

Mostly he putters around the yard, plays with the hose, finds toads and bugs and locust shells and cool rocks, shimmys up the door frames, attempts to dismantle the house, and, admittedly, has way too much screen time. In other words, the same kind of summers I had as a kid.

How to keep your kids interested in learning this summer

Good news, mama: Avoiding the "summer slide" can be fun for everyone!