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.
15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children
Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.
I’m done feeling guilty for my child’s pandemic screen time
I'm tired of shaming myself over it, and also I'm just tired. I'm really tired.
25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child
5. "You can do hard things."
How to raise girls who lead
Follow these steps to help your daughter shift from observer to leader.
These challenges from Nike PLAYlist are exactly what my child needs to stay active
Plus a fall family bucket list to keep everyone moving all season long.
How hugging defuses a tantrum—almost every time
At first it was counterintuitive—why should my kid get a hug when they're screaming in my face? But connection was transformative in my child's behavior—and my own.
This new European toy helps cut down screen time 🙌
Meet the Toniebox.
Costumes your kids will want to wear all year long
Because who says you can only play dress-up in October?
This teacher is going viral after finding a genius face mask accessory
Have you heard of mask brackets?
How to turn a playroom into a preschool classroom
A former preschool teacher shares easy ways to make it educational and fun.
Teachers are going viral for the best reasons 👏
Here are some of the ways teachers are going above + beyond for kids right now.
Our favorite Montessori-friendly toys, all under $20
According to a Montessori teacher.
After-school restraint collapse is real—here’s how to help your child
It's natural for kids to release their emotional, mental and physical energy as soon as the school day ends.
Kids need to play together outside—here’s how to do it safely
Here's why outdoor play, and lots of it, should be at the top of your to-do list, especially now.
80% of parents want hybrid learning for their kids—but it’s not an option for everyone
For some it works but distance learning isn't for every family.
How our editor created a schoolwork station for her kids
And it was way easier than I thought.