A Sense of Belonging
“I just don’t know where I belong…” When I first heard that sentiment from students, early on in my career as an elementary school counselor, I thought I had all the answers and knew exactly [Read More]
Article Category: Child Development
Beyond ABCs at Home
As an education consultant, I found myself overwhelmed this summer with email after email from parents with a similar request: “My child is struggling with reading. Please help.” Each plea tugged at my heartstrings. In [Read More]
Chat With a Children’s Author
Author Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is a poet, story activist and children’s author of seven children’s books thus far. Her humble beginnings started in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This all-black town was founded by two formerly-enslaved [Read More]
The Genius of Play™ Launches “Let’s Play – A Playbook for All Abilities.”
The Genius of Play™, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Association™ to raise awareness about play’s vital role in child development, recently marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the launch [Read More]
The Science and Importance of Play, in Health, Education and In the Workplace
What do you think of when you hear someone talking, or see news about toys, games and play? Does your mind immediately go to the thought that this must be about children? If you answered [Read More]
What Kids Can Learn from Volunteering
Are you looking for a great activity for the kids? How about one that lasts a lifetime, inspires kids to make good choices, instills confidence, and builds character? Except for an investment of time on [Read More]
Childproofing Your Home, Making Sure Window Shades are Safe
While lots of areas for childproofing are common sense for most parents, like putting child gates at the top of your stairs, hiding away hazardous chemicals like bleach, and securing heavy furniture to the walls [Read More]
Providing Bible Education for Public School Students
1. What is LifeWise Academy? LifeWise Academy provides Bible education for public school students during school hours. It is what’s known as a ‘Release Time Religious Instruction’ program. Very few people realize that in 1952, [Read More]
6 Tips for Empowering Children to Pursue Their Dreams
Edwina VanDuyne, educator and owner of a Pennsylvania Montessori School believes that teachers play a vital role in shaping the lives of the young minds entrusted to their care. It’s not just about imparting knowledge; [Read More]
Building Resilient Kids
In the ever-evolving landscape of parenting and education, one constant remains—our desire to see our children grow into strong, resilient individuals who can overcome life’s challenges. As parents and educators, we’ve always believed in the [Read More]