Educational articles on social, emotional, communication, creativity, confidence, independence and learning development — never a diagnosis.
Pretend play is where children rehearse feelings they cannot yet manage in real life. Here is what is happening, and how to stay out of the way usefully.
9 min read · Ages 2-8 years
Confidence comes from doing difficult things competently, not from being told you are wonderful. Household jobs are the cheapest source of both.
8 min read · Ages 2-12 years
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How Play Builds Emotional Skills in Early Childhood
emotional development in children · Informational
Building Confidence and Independence Through Everyday Jobs
building confidence in children · Informational
Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers
fine motor activities · Informational
Gross Motor Play: Why Movement Comes First
gross motor activities · Informational
Supporting Communication and Language Through Play
language development activities · Informational
How Children Learn to Share (and Why It Takes Years)
teaching kids to share · Informational
Creativity and Imagination: How to Protect Them
imagination in children · Informational
Friendship Skills for Shy Children
friendship skills for kids · Problem-solving
Attention Span by Age: Realistic Expectations
attention span by age · Informational
Executive Function Games for School-Age Kids
executive function activities · Informational
Risky Play: Why Children Need Manageable Challenge
risky play · Informational
Play and Sleep: How One Affects the Other
play and sleep · Informational
Supporting a Child Starting School
starting school · Seasonal
How Siblings Shape Social Development
sibling relationships · Informational
Understanding Temperament Differences Between Children
child temperament · Informational
When to Talk to a Professional About Development
child development concerns · Problem-solving