Child Learn & Play

Child Learn & Play

How to design a Montessori-inspired kitchen for your kids

Working in the kitchen is great for developing fine motor skills, independence, and concentration—plus, great bonding time.

Children's Health

Sexism hurts boys + girls alike

Today's girl can be anything she wants. But what of the little boys playing house, dressing up, cuddling baby dolls?

Parenting

To teach children empathy, you need to model it, mama

With a little help from us, our kids' brains can develop with meaningful connections that tune them into the feelings of others.

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Back to school shopping: 8 expert tips for outfitting little feet

Here's what you need to know, mama.

Parenting

I wanted to make sure my oldest felt seen when the new baby arrived—so I did these 5 things

It helped my oldest feel seen and validated while we navigated these new waters.

Parenting

Don’t make your child say ‘I’m sorry’—what to do instead

While manners are important and apologies are necessary, saying sorry often doesn't teach compassion.

Parenting

How to teach—and model—consent to your kids

The key is listening to their feelings.

Child Learn & Play

The old-school way we spend time together as a family–and cut down on screen time

Say hello to your new summer boredom buster.

Parenting

How to make your child feel powerful and heard

Our kids don't really need just one more of this or that. What they do need is their sense of power and attention.

Child Learn & Play

How to raise resilient kids—the Finnish way

It seems that part of the key to the Finnish school system's success is the nurturing daycare and preschool system.

Viral & Trending

One mama’s viral post highlights a surprisingly common slide hazard

Going down on an adult's lap increases a child's risk of leg fractures.

Child Learn & Play

Summer fun & games: 11 ways to enjoy the season with your kids 🏖️

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Parenting

Why you need to sing your own praises in front of your children, mama

These small changes can make a huge impact.

Parenting

This viral video proves why pool safety with kids require layers of protection

His 2-year-old scaled the closed and locked ladder gate very quickly.

Our Partners

16 entertaining podcasts that will reduce your kids’ screen time

Including perfect bedtime stories, science exploration, cool news, and more.

Child Learn & Play

15 Montessori-inspired road trip games to play with your kids

Try these activities as an alternative to handing over the iPad to make the long car ride a meaningful part of your vacation.

Celebrity News

5 photos of the royal kids being kids during the Queen’s birthday parade

All eyes were on the Queen's hilarious great-grandchildren.

Children's Health

Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

Child Learn & Play

My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Child Learn & Play

Montessori at home: 10 water play activities for toddlers & preschoolers

Fun for everyone involved.