As we rush around finding gifts for our children this year, I wanted to share one more Christmas gift ideas post, this one about how to choose gifts that would help develop your child’s reading, writing and mathematic skills. There are many options available, obviously, but I will give you a few suggestions here. There […]

Play is the work of children. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them. The best learning occurs when a child’s experiences are pleasurable, satisfying and safe. Recent research highlights the significant difference motivation makes on the brain’s ability to change (called neuroplasticity).   Which means… if we want children to really […]