An Argument Against Academics in Preschool
In the Preschool Years, Success is Child’s Play The year was 2009; I was living in the City by the Bay. Having just moved,… Read More
Ages & Stages: Preschool
Toys and Media to Get Kids Excited about Food
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Or perhaps a serial snacker? Oh parents, we feel you. There are few things more… Read More
The Dinner Problem
We probably don’t need to waste much time explaining what we mean when we say “The Dinner Problem.” Parents everywhere know it: the stress… Read More
Meal Planning for Busy Parents
Why It’s Hard and How to Make it Easier If I had one day’s meal plan for every time I’ve sworn to the gods… Read More
Children’s Books About Anxiety
Even before the pandemic, childhood anxiety rates were on the rise — and researchers estimate that since early 2020, worldwide rates of childhood depression… Read More
Reconsidering Screen Time: Research, Reason, & Real Life
“Screen time” has long been a polarizing topic among parents — people tend to get judgy, defensive, desperate, panicky as sh*t (or all of… Read More
Best Sensory and Fidget Toys for Kids
Some people think that sensory toys — toys that engage children’s various senses (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch) — are only beneficial to… Read More
Kids Books About Emotions
One of the most fun ways to help teach children about feelings — recognizing them, managing them, expressing them, etc. — is through stories.… Read More
What Teachers Really Want for The Holidays
Originally published December 2021 Every year during the holidays, I struggle to know exactly what to give my children’s teachers to show our family’s… Read More
Toys for 3-Year-Olds
3-year-old tots are interested in… all the things, which makes them particularly hard to shop for. As they’re perfecting the skills they already have… Read More
