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There was a time when the big three - Twinkle Twinkle, Baa Baa Black Sheep and ABC- were reported to be the most commonly known children’s tunes in the US. I think we can thank YouTube for expanding that list with endless playlists of Baby Shark, Little Baby Bum, and Super Simple Songs (our...

Play is a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage fully with their little one. Through play you are able to get a glimpse into their world, open up new channels of communication, and help to build enduring relationships. For some parents- playing with your children might feel awkward or like...

Do you remember your favorite teacher? What grade were you in? What do you remember about them? What did they do that made them your favorite? How has that influenced the person you are today? 

The influence of a great teacher truly lasts a lifetime. I have many vivid memories of...

I think most parents are aware of the tremendous responsibility that we carry when it comes to shaping and supporting a healthy sense of self esteem in our children. With all of the ups and downs of life, a positive sense of self is one of the greatest protective factors for resilience and...

I’m cuddled up on the couch with my six-year-old son to watch a new show that I’ve heard a lot of friends talking about. Classical music plays as the first scene opens to a family of cartoon dogs playing together in their living room. The dad is pretending to play piano, and then the...

Remember when Pinterest became a “thing”? I was a young working mom, and I would spend hours going down the rabbit hole of countless recipes, craft ideas, organization hacks, home design and parenting memes. I became slightly obsessed with crafting a creative, efficient, and picture...