Child’s

Why Some Toys Are Secretly Hurting Your Child’s Development

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Why Some Toys Are Secretly Hurting Your Child's Development

The toy box is overflowing. There are flashing buttons, singing animals, tablets that “teach” the alphabet, and a dozen plastic things with batteries. And yet, your child keeps going back to the empty cardboard box the last toy came in. You might laugh at that. But your child is actually telling you something really profound. … Read more

What Happens to a Child’s Brain When You Do Montessori at Home

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What Happens to a Child's Brain When You Do Montessori at Home

She’s three years old, standing on a small stool, slowly pouring water from a jug into a glass. Half the water spills. She doesn’t cry. She reaches for a cloth, wipes the counter, and tries again. You’re watching from across the kitchen, every muscle in your body wanting to step in and do it for … Read more