Talking with your child about race is never easy but it is necessary because racism can thrive when you don’t. Before teaching your children anything, you first should take a…
Preparing Young Children & Families For Reopening During COVID-19
Episode 203 – In this episode, we interview Meghan Fitzgerald, Chief Education Officer of Tinkergarten, a program that supports parents and educators with play-based learning at home. We talk about…
How Much Screen Time is Too Much For Children During COVID-19?
Screen time is one of the most divisive topics when it comes to early childhood. On one side, you have supporters who believe that children can use computers, phones and…
At-Home Exercises for Kids
With most families stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring that kids get their daily exercise in can be quite the challenge. While at-home exercises have become increasingly popular…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health During COVID-19
Many parents around the world have been adjusting to a new way of living since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Families are now together all day with no school and parents…
How To Talk To Kids About COVID-19
With COVID (Corona Virus) everywhere on the news, it’s likely that kiddos in your classroom are wondering what’s going on. Uncertainty can make kiddos feel anxious and afraid (just like…
Online Resources to Keep Kids Busy While Working from Home
It can seem nearly impossible for working parents to get in a full day’s work and keep their children occupied throughout the day. Below are sites that you can explore…
Building a Routine When Working at Home and Caring For Kids
Setting a routine while working from home with your children is very important to a successful day, not just for yourself but for your children. For many, having a routine…
How to Work From Home With Kiddos (and Not Lose Your Mind)
If you’re in a situation where your daycare is closed and you now have your kiddos home with you – you’re probably thinking how am I going to pull this…
Tips for Teaching Kids to Share
Sharing (or, more precisely, the lack thereof) is a common topic amongst parents and teachers of young children. Reading the different Facebook “mommy” and daycare boards, you’ll often find posts…