Category: Parents

11 Puzzle Mat Picks for Play, Learning, and Comfort

You are looking for the best puzzle mat so your child can enjoy the hours of fun it provides. You may not have known how much sensory learning a mat can add to the average infant […]

3 Tips and Tricks for Teaching the Teen Driver

“Cop.” “Which side?” “Your side. At the light.” It sounds like a conversation between two wanted assailants that perhaps had tunneled out of Riker’s using plastic spoons and toothpicks. But, no. This was a typical exchange […]

15 Strategies for Keeping Children Safe at Places of Worship

The children are an integral part of places of worship. Their safety is paramount! With many hidden dangers when caring for children, it is very important to adopt policies and procedures to protect them. Below, are […]

9 Snow Cone Machine Picks for the Perfect Summer Treat

A snow cone machine is the ultimate way to get creative and cool down on a hot summer day. These treats are fun and easy to make — especially for kids! All you need to get […]

9 Best Toddler Swing Options for Kids with Momentum

Toddlers love to explore and play outdoors, and one of their favorite places to play is on swing sets in the park. However, you don’t need to organize an entire day and lug a diaper bag […]

15 Popular Pencil Case Options for Quirky Cool Kids

Whether it’s for school, art, or work, everyone loves a new pencil case. A schoolbag essential, a pencil pouch doesn’t just store pencils, pens, erasers, and rulers. It also expresses personality and encourages organization, tidiness, and […]

7 Foam Blocks Sets with Fun Free-Play Potential

Blocks are part of every adult’s treasured childhood memories. From wood to cardboard to plastic to foam, kids eagerly build for hours. Foam blocks now come in plenty of shapes and sizes to enhance children’s imaginative […]

8 of the Best LEGO Police Sets for Kid Cops

Play is important- as parents and educators, we know this is true. Imaginative, immersive play is most important, where children make up their own stories and scenes. LEGO holds the top spot for interactive toys that […]

5 Ways to Help Children Deal With Bullies Compassionately [Infographic]

It’s common for children and parents to present in our practice due to difficulties with a school bully. School bullies can be terrifying for a small child, who will understandably feel undermined, afraid and frustrated, who […]

The Rise of the Fidget Spinner: What, Where, When, and How

Anyone outside of the education realm, or who does not regularly interact with children, might assume that a fidget spinner is some sort of spaceship contraption or an obscure item found on the shelves of a […]

When We Put the Focus on Grades—Are We Missing the Mark?

When I think back on my own fond memories from early elementary school, I am flooded with thoughts of show and tell, hatching and raising baby chicks, four-square on the playground, and pretend cooking in my […]

Crossing the Line: Why Is Talking About Giftedness So Taboo?

What is it about giftedness that makes people clam up or strike back when discussed publicly? Why does a mom fear the inescapable rolling of eyes, as if on cue, the moment she utters the word […]

Avoid The Brain Drain! Here’s How You Can Make the Most of Outdoor Learning This Summer

The summer months are notorious for triggering brain drain. The shear gap in time, combined with the hiatus from hours of learning every day, prompts a decline in knowledge acquisition and retention. Now, it is no […]

7 Brilliant Baby Play Mat Options for Your Tiny Tots

As every parent knows, babies start investigating, discovering, and learning long before they can stand on their own two feet. A great baby play mat can offer your little ones heaps of stimulating educational fun as […]

Fidget Spinners: Educational Panacea or Classroom Distraction?

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this past year, you’ve probably encountered kids (and even adults) playing around with the hottest new toy craze, fidget spinners. These little hand-held toys contain a ball bearing at […]

9 Lunch Boxes and Accessories for Kids

Ask almost any kid what their favorite part of the day was and they’re likely to tell you lunchtime and recess! Having a break in the middle of the school day helps students to socialize, spend […]

Embrace Fatherhood and Your Child Will Reap the Rewards

While research tells us that embracing fatherhood will dramatically impact a child’s life, the father’s role used to be limited to providing the income. The changing role of fatherhood enables men to express their emotions and […]

7 Fantastic Little Tikes Playhouse Sets for Budding Preschool Homeowners

You never forget the moment you get the keys to your first house—and for a toddler, the feeling is just the same when you get your own playhouse. Little Tikes playhouse sets offer a wide range […]

A Mom, Two Kids, and a Water-Testing Kit [Review]

This week, my kids and I were very excited to try out our new water-testing kit. The older two (ages seven and five) love science, AND they drink a great deal of water, so this was […]

Appreciating What, Where and How Boys Read [Infographic]

Unfortunately for many boys, what gets in their way of reading for pleasure are very well-intentioned adults who try to steer them in the “right” direction. That’s why the greatest gift we can give boys this […]