Traveling can present opportunities for learning and bonding through stretches of focused playtime together. Help make your vacation a little easier (and brainier) with these toys and activities for traveling with children.
Read how books with realistic images have been shown to increase vocabulary and letter recognition more than books with fantastical illustrations.
In honor of Black History Month, here are some books we love, written by Black authors and featuring Black characters in happy, present-day storylines.
Children of all races are never too young to take part in Black History Month. Here are ideas on how celebrate with your child, along with a list of books that center Black people and culture.
Halloween will be different this year—but that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate it with our young children.
A study conducted at UNC Chapel Hill concluded that gratitude has four separate parts. Learn them all and how to help your child put them in practice.
A lot of exciting language development happens between your child's second and third birthdays. Here's what you can expect now in terms of language development.
Playdates are a great time to develop social skills like building friendships and taking turns. Here's how to support your child before and during a playdate.
A critical piece of teaching kindness is empathy. Here are some ways to help your two-year-old understand, share, and connect with someone else's feelings.
As early as 2, your child is starting to understand how books work. Here are some strategies to encourage your budding reader by encouraging "print motivation."
Dr. Dan Siegel "name it to tame it" philosophy helps children calm down by acknowleding and labeling their strong emotions.
Reading with your toddler probably doesn't feel much like "reading." Don't give up—here's why even a minute of reading is still worth it.
If you dread toddler travel, the first step toward a less stressful experience might be to reframe how you think about it. Here are 16 ideas to get you started.
Books expose your baby to new vocabulary, rhyming and rhythm, and new language structures. Here's what to expect from reading at this age.
