Raising kind, driven, and independent children may be easier than you think. Here are some often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Sensory play is more than bins and scoops. It is how kids test cause and effect, notice patterns, and build the hand and core strength that later supports writing, tying their shoes, and staying ...

Everyone uses their senses to understand the world around them. This is especially true for children who, after birth, rely solely on their senses for knowledge about the world and everything in it.

As a mother of a 15-month-old, a graduate faculty member, and a trauma-informed clinician, I understand how powerful play can be in shaping a child’s understanding of themselves and the world around ...