Twenty-first century parents live in a world where parenting advice changes almost as quickly as the latest social media trends and influencers. For those who care for young children, however,…

At the moment, I’m very into great children’s books. I dream about them. I wish I could write a great one. And I talk to parents about them. Wondering why…

In a previous story, I offered ideas about how to play with your child. Now I’d like to explore how children learn. I know this is a biggie, but I’ve…

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away." “Laffter is the best medicine.” Yes, a laff a day, plus a sweet ‘n juicy Macintosh, just might help keep that nagging…

I’ve been thinking about how best I could add a little bit of sunshine to a very dark autumn, especially geopolitical-wise. Ya know, something funny to cheer you up…After spending…

There are three main types of parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. In my work with young children, I have observed parents and other family members engaging in each approach,…

Spring has sprung! Humans are cleanin' their homes. Squirrels are diggin’ up dirt in da yard. And bees are so bizzy they don’t miss a tree. Yup! Everyone’s jazzed up…

As an educator for the past 20 years, working in classrooms and homes, I’ve learned a lot about how to engage with a child. I’d like to pass some ideas…

I’ve been trying to think up a Valentine’s Day story for you, my dear readers, but couldn’t come up with anything original. So I’ve resorted to offering you cheap Valentine’s…

Hello, dear readers and welcome to a new year! Made any resolutions yet? I have. Or, perhaps I should say, I’ve been creating a list of mottos to live by.…