Child Learn & Play

This mom’s post about a toddler’s tantrum at Target goes viral for the best reason

Sometimes, it's okay to talk to strangers.

6 tips for helping your child adjust to their new glasses

Once you're ready to embark on this new vision journey, consider some of these tips when it comes time to talk to your child about their new specs.

8 expert-backed tips for boosting bilingualism from a young age

6. Take advantage of their sponge-like brains.

The perfect way to explain consent to kids—from a 3rd grade teacher

"I created the organization of the chart, but almost everything in it—the ideas, the quotes—those are things that were 100% generated by my students," Kleinrock says.

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

5 ways to expose your children to other cultures

A world of culture is right at their fingertips.

7 positive ways to ask your children to put their things away

The tools for turning rough mornings into pleasant ones are in our hands.

Why your preschooler isn’t sharing

New research suggests young children want to share—but they don't yet understand how much they have.

11 powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your kids

6. Use the word 'yet' and use it often.

How to teach your kids to share—without the struggle

Sharing requires an understanding of ours and another's feelings and desires. Sharing is about being creative with another as you use something together, it is about being compassionate and giving, it is about being respectful.

The ultimate fall family bucket list 🍂

From jumping in leaf piles to catching a hayride, check out these fun fall activities!

5 tantrum-taming secrets from a family therapist

Rather than viewing these outbursts as wholly negative experiences, I try to see them as a vital part of how my child communicates with me.

Why Anna Farris wants her son to be a good cook might inspire you, mama

"I see it as sort of a gift to whatever future partner he may have that he knows how to clean a bathroom and that he appreciates how to do his laundry and he knows how to cook. It's just very important to me because he does have a lot of help with things," Faris explains.

Montessori at home: 10 tasks young kids can totally do on their own

And how to help them get there.

How many toys do kids really need?

The answer might surprise you.

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

How to choose the right preschool for your child

There's no one, right answer, and there are no perfect preschools., but there are many great preschools out there that can be "just right" for your child.

Teaching your child the art of happiness

When we speak things aloud, we give them power to shape our hearts and minds. Among all the books and podcasts and articles we read, we often overlook (as I have) the importance of recognizing and speaking aloud when we are simply happy.

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

Serena is an important role model, but Naomi Osaka will be important to my daughter

Osaka's win doesn't diminish William's legacy, but it will inspire mixed-race children everywhere.