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Not just for play: parent engagement can boost toddlers’ skills development

Not just for play: parent engagement can boost toddlers’ skills development

Encouraging low-income families to stimulate their toddlers with play and involve them in household activities can improve the children's cognitive and socio-emotional skills...

Are Expensive Kids Activities a Scam?

Are Expensive Kids Activities a Scam?

Are Expensive Kids Activities a Scam? Circus school?! Feb. 13, 2020, 6:00 a.m. ET Image Credit...David Biskup This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read about...

Could mental health support be the key to keeping more Colorado preschool teachers in the field?

Could mental health support be the key to keeping more Colorado preschool teachers in the field?

Preschoolers in Emily Byassee’s class at Early Connections Learning Centers frequently erupt in violence. They become upset. They might hit another person, throw a toy or in...

How play is making a comeback in Kindergarten

How play is making a comeback in Kindergarten

EVERETT, Wash. — On a sunny winter morning in Sara Stevens’ kindergarten classroom at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, 5- and 6-year olds spread out across the classroom learning...

What does learning look like in high-quality preschools?

What does learning look like in high-quality preschools?

What does learning look like in high-quality preschools? 7 MIN READ Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 12:59 AM While parents are considering a preschool program, they should visit...

How to Build Your Child's Confidence and Self-Esteem -

How to Build Your Child's Confidence and Self-Esteem -

By Monica Foley, M.Ed. / January 27, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Child Development , Communication , Expert Parenting Articles Self-esteem plays a significant role in the development...

How Your Baby Can Be a Science Trailblazer

How Your Baby Can Be a Science Trailblazer

If you’ve been wanting to volunteer, but finding it hard to do because, you know, you’ve got littles, then here’s a very cool opportunity that contributes to the greater good...

Early Childhood 2020: What Do You See? - Early Learning Nation

Early Childhood 2020: What Do You See? - Early Learning Nation

ELN is pleased to share this piece first published by our partners at the Center for the Study of Social Policy. It’s written by Joan Lombardi, a national and international...

The evolution of play: Children benefit more from imaginative play than tech

The evolution of play: Children benefit more from imaginative play than tech

The evolution of play: Children benefit more from imaginative play than tech Executive Director of Little Buckeye Children’s Museum Fred Boll provides an outlet for parents to...

What is my child thinking?

What is my child thinking?

[Excerpt from Rat of the Highway] Joel Werner: So can you say your name for me? Finn: Finn. I'm the Rat of the Highway. Joel Werner: Okay. Hey, Rat of the Highway, what are...

8 reasons why early childhood education matters

8 reasons why early childhood education matters

The pitter patter of little feet in many of the UAE’s neighbourhood nurseries or pre-schools isn’t just about keeping the little ones happy and occupied. Sure, they have fun,...

Early Childcare Providers Are Spending Their Own Money To Take Care Of LA's Kids

Early Childcare Providers Are Spending Their Own Money To Take Care Of LA's Kids

Finding affordable child care in Los Angeles is often a struggle, but parents aren't the only ones dealing with the financial burden. Child-care providers lay out money for...