How many times do you imagine a child hears an adult say, “Be careful!”? I…
early childhood education

Make active play a part of their day!
Do you remember being forced to play dodgeball in school? I do – and it’s…

Don’t forget the joy!: A call to action for our children
I got quite the shock recently – and, for a change, it wasn’t an unpleasant…

“It’s always been done this way”
One of my least favorite sentences in the entire universe is some version of “It’s…

How best to bust myths that are detrimental to childhood?
I’m not a fan of fear tactics. In fact, I often can be heard railing…

An unexpected consequence for kids who sit too much
The list of consequences for kids forced to sit too long is a lengthy one.…

The fastest way to failure for kids
I once had a reading specialist tell me that the only way for children to…