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.
How to have happy kids—the Montessori way
3 words: Freedom within limits.
Want to raise resilient kids? Teach them to embrace their feelings
It is the emotional mending of what has been broken that paves the way to being able to thrive and bounce back.
A letter to my wild child
At every turn, you find new limits to test, places to explore, and journeys to be discovered. There is never a dull moment with you in the family.
Kids not listening? They might be craving a deeper connection—to you
You cannot truly care for a child who has not given their heart to you.
Your independent child is evidence of a healthy parental attachment
When children can take us for granted, they can leap into new surroundings of their own making.
Montessori at home: Kids need to learn self-care, too
It will show him that you see him as a capable person who can participate in household activities and help take care of himself.
I’m raising a funny daughter—and wouldn’t want it any other way
Her sense of humor is a huge reason why she’s a confident, self-assured little girl.
Tech for kids isn’t ‘bad’—it just needs to be used carefully
Technology is a necessary component of modern life, but nothing replaces one-on-one interaction with a human.
LEGO’s new Women of NASA collection is a fun step forward for all girls
LEGO announced today the new collection is launching (no pun intended) on November 1.
The ‘discipline’ approach that *prevents* kid problems
It is called soliciting good intentions, and the aim is to work ahead of challenging problems instead of when emotions are really stirred up.
Montessori at home: 12 ways to learn in your own backyard
Hint: It might end up being the most relaxing part of your day!
There’s a bright side to your kid’s first lie
And it’s not just that hide and seek is much more fun to play.
Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to share
It doesn’t need to be a constant battle.
Montessori at home: Why we don’t force kids to say ‘I’m sorry’
How do you teach children how to really make amends, see what they did wrong and have empathy for others?
12 books to help calm your child’s anxiety
Sitting down together and reading a book can help your little one identify, cope, and work through her worries
Her clothes, her choice, her confidence—Why my daughter picks her own outfits
My daughter is growing right before my eyes, and I don’t want to be teaching her that matching clothes is what life is about.
No more guessing: Screen time guidelines for toddlers to teenagers
Plus why family movie nights don’t really count.
5 steps to build your baby’s curious brain, according to Harvard researchers
And boosts your bond, too.
Build your child’s village—and teach them how to connect with each other
Because none of us can do this alone.
10 reasons growing up with cousins is so valuable for your kids
There's always someone to hang out with at family functions!