"Am I limiting my child’s future by choosing self-led learning?" "Am I trusting my own core self in the process of being a compassionate and curious parent-guide?" These are valid concerns for parents ...

Too many students experience the classroom as a thing to escape rather than a place for self-governance. Parents feel it too; ...

In my previous posts, we explored why summer feels so boring for kids and why traditional activity lists often make the problem worse. Today, I want to dive deeper into what child-led learning ...

“I once had a student who hated math, but he loved football, so we did daily problems around Auburn University football,” says Suzanne H. Collins, who teaches second grade at Rocky Ridge Elementary, a ...

Every parent dreams that their child will grow up to be independent, able to make their own decisions, and stand confidently ...

Each child is curious from birth. They ask questions, interact with the things around them, and obtain knowledge through every novel experience. There are six ways in which early learning ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), supporting a successful transition to school is a key priority. High-quality school readiness programs aim to prepare children holistically, physically, ...

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to ...

If you want a child to grow into a successful and accomplished adult, but most importantly, to have a happy childhood with minimal hiccups, you need to make sure they are aware of their worth. That's ...