In our house, games aren’t just something we pull out on a rainy afternoon — they’re a way of life. As a homeschooling mom of five, game-schooling has become one of the most meaningful (and...

As a homeschooling mom of five—and someone who has spent the better part of a decade raising readers—I’ve learned one thing to be undeniably true: a home filled with books becomes a home filled with...

As a mom of five, I’ve seen a lot of toys — the good, the bad, and the ones that somehow end up under the couch for the rest of time. This year’s list is...

Preschoolers are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn — and the best gifts nurture those qualities while keeping play screen-free. If you’re searching for thoughtful, educational Christmas gifts that spark learning and joy, here are...

Screens are everywhere, but toddlers learn best when they can touch, move, and play. If you’re searching for the perfect holiday or birthday gift that keeps little ones engaged without a tablet or TV, you’re...

I think we have a natural bend toward wanting to play around with sounds–think about it! Many of our babies blow raspberries and babble, making the same “ba-ba-da-da” consonant-vowel strings for days, weeks or months...

Written by Meg Raby Klinghoffer Too much or too little? It is common for children and adults with both visible and invisible disabilities to experience the senses in a variety of ways that impact their...

Written by Cali @chasing50toes There’s something truly magical about playing with ice. It shrinks, melts, glistens in the sun, and invites hours of hands-on discovery. Whether it’s racing to melt it faster or cracking it...

Written by Meg Raby Klinghoffer Teachers deserve Ferraris and paid housing. It’s not just 1-4 kids they are catering to but often up to 24 or 25! What we know is that 1 in 4...