Navigating the Storm: Conquering Mom Guilt
Motherhood, an extraordinary journey marked by love, laughter, and cherished memories, is not without its fair share of challenges. Among these ch...
Math in the Early Years
Why is early math important for toddlers and preschoolers? Early math skills play a crucial role in a child's overall development. It goes beyond c...
Research backed brain building activities!
Did you know that by the age of three, a child's brain is already 80% of its adult size? During the first few years of life, a child's brain under...
Introducing Reading: Methods to Help Children Develop a Love for Reading
Reading is an essential skill that opens doors to learning and provides lifelong benefits. However, for some children, reading can be a daunting t...
Do you know - Brain Edition - brains are built NOT born.
Did you know that the brain has sensitive periods where it is supercharged for certain skill sets? Sensory pathways peak in the first few months of...
Early math is just as important as early literacy!
Early math is just as important as early literacy! Research suggests early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early readin...
A genius is made, not born!
5-minute read Have you heard of the Polgar Experiment? After studying hundreds of great intellectuals, Laszlo Polgar, a Hungarian psychologist, fou...
When are children developmentally ready to share?
Learning to share with grace is a work in progress and takes time for small children. It is developmentally appropriate for young children not to s...
Why do humans have whites in their eyes? The answer is rooted in social interaction.
In these difficult days of pandemic lockdown, social isolation has dramatically affected millions of people who have been forced into social isolat...
Essential Skills for Developing Executive Function
Key Concepts. 1. Executive function is not innate and must be developed 2. Development of executive function is linked to academic achievement 3....
Waldorf Education: Feeling, Thinking, and Doing
Key Concepts. 1. Teachers integrate arts and experiences into every subject, whether it is science or math. 2.Students are encouraged to take charg...
The Montessori Method: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Key Concepts 1. Respect each child is unique 2. Maximize sensitive periods during development 3. First 6 years most critical 4. Allow children to t...