Defrazzle and reconnect: tips for families to talk to each other to stimulate language development
The irony of spending time away from my family to write this post about increasing communication at home isn’t lost on me. Nor is the…
Is your child ready for school? What Kindergarten teachers say
Around this time of the year, many parents of 4-5 year olds are pulling their (sometimes scant) hair out trying to decide whether their children…
The toddler screen debate: are we asking the wrong question?
So the “young kids and screens debate” rages on. At one extreme, some argue screens are very bad and that toddlers shouldn’t watch them at…
15 practical ways to help your son discover a passion for reading
One of my sons would sooner have chewed off his right arm than sit down to read a book – until he discovered Andy Griffiths’…
Why I tell parents to point at things to help late talkers to speak
Most kids gesture before they talk. For example, they: point at things they want parents to look at; shake their heads to say “no”; and…