Don’t Dismiss That 30 Million-Word Gap Quite So Fast
The 30-million word gap shouldn't be discounted. The differences in the early language environments of children do have a significant impact.
How early-life challenges affect how children focus, face the day
Adversity early in life tends to affect a child's executive function skills—their ability to focus, for example, or organize tasks.
How to know if your child is addicted to video games and what to do about it
How can parents tell if their children are addicted to video games and what can they do about it?
With summer vacation here, how much screen time is too much?
As summer vacation arrives parents might be asking how much screen time is too much for their children
Is Summer Learning Loss Real?
Has the danger of summer learning loss been exaggerated?
Sticking to sports can help kids adjust
How participating in team sports can help improve a child's development
Kids’ diets and screen time: to set up good habits, make healthy choices the default at home
Parents often feel they're in a losing battle with screens and junk food, but parents have more control at home than they may realize and can shape their children’s diet, activity, screen time and health.
Children need to learn to speak well to function in society
Children need to learn to speak well to function in society
Kids need to use vacation time more productively
How to use summer vacation to keep children learning
A Financial Checklist for Your Newly Minted High School Graduate
Are you the proud parent of a recent high school graduate? You can help them be prepared for life post graduation with this financial checklist