Few parenting questions sneak in quite like this one: When should my child be reading? Maybe another parent mentions sight words at pickup. Maybe an older sibling seemed interested in letters much sooner. Maybe your child loves books, but mostly because one has a...
In Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the title character teaches herself to read by age three. She walks to the library by herself, makes her way through the children’s books, and then, with help from Mrs. Phelps, discovers a much bigger world of stories. Most parents would be...
Your baby’s first year comes with plenty of moments that make you stop and wonder: Is this new? Should they be doing that yet? When will they roll, sit, crawl, wave, or say their first word? Milestone guides can help you understand what development often looks...
There comes a point when floor time starts looking a lot more purposeful. Your baby reaches farther for a toy. They push up, twist, rock, or somehow end up a few feet from where you originally placed them. You can see that they want to move, even if their body has not...
Maybe you have seen it in a small moment. Your child lets go of your hand a little sooner at drop-off. They try the zipper again before asking for help. They tell you about something they made at school and wait for you to really look. They walk into a room, scan for...
