Is Pokemon educational? Many would say no, with its flashy monsters and pretend world, one could think you wouldn’t learn much from a company trying to sell as many cards and toys as possible. However, as I talked about in...
In 1996, something big was born, unleashed into the world, and then took off like a rocket across the country. It’s the year I was born, but I can hardly compare myself to the world of wonder and majesty that...
There are a lot of benefits to screens, such as being able to use the internet to learn and connect. It’s clear that they are going to remain a significant part of our lives. However, they are not everything.
Play that takes place away from screens is important for a healthy balance and certain kinds of development. Practicing both motor skills and social skills can benefit from play beyond screens, such as pretend play, arts & crafts, and building toys. ...
Let’s stretch the common notion of play. Let’s shine a spotlight on the valuable role that ‘play’ has in each child’s growth and development. Starting with newborns (yes! newborns!), then toddlers, through early childhood, and on through school age and into the teens, play goes hand-in-hand with growth, development, and learning.
In the early months of the year, we hover between the bustle of the holiday season and the excitement of spring and the warmer weather to come. The weather here in Massachusetts is at best unpredictable, and often wet,...
