I felt terrible. I know why I screamed at my daughter.  It made sense. I was preparing to leave on a four-day trip with friends.  The childcare that was supposed to help my husband care for our three children while I was gone fell through.

When my children were toddlers, math talk was not on my list of conversational topics, but I wish it had been. We know now through the research of educators and medical professionals, that a toddler’s math talk is a leading indicator of future school success.

Early childhood and primary teachers create caring, loving relationships with their students. This consistent relational care is essential for the child’s growth, learning, self-understanding, and socio-emotional development.

“NO I WON'T!” my son screamed, slamming the door to his bedroom. As I stood there, my mouth open and heart racing, I felt my entire body tense with rage. This disrespectful behavior is NOT okay! Who does he think he is? 

This time of year, when I speak at schools and consult with families, shiny new devices are on everyone’s mind. For many families, gift-giving comes pre-packaged with excitement, but also sometimes with anxiety.

On March 23, 2023, Evanston Public Library announced that Tera Kelley and Marie Hermansson’s Listen To The Language of The Trees: A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground was the winner of the Blueberry Award,

What if we have been looking at food the wrong way when it comes to caring for our families? What if we have missed something more critical to our kid’s well-being than just healthy eating and becoming a competent eater?

Gone are the days of Nature vs. Nurture debates. A child’s development is an interplay between their biology, experiences, and environments.

000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national early literacy program designed to encourage families and caregivers to read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten.