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Super Scribbles!: How Young Artists Grow

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

“Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso said. “The problem is how to remain an…

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Every Child Is a Reader (Even If They Can’t Yet Read the Words)

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

In early September, my first grader sat on her bed thumbing through a picture book…

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How to Watch the Solar Eclipse with Your Kids

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

On August 21, 2017, the United States will witness a solar eclipse. Parts of fourteen…

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How to Help Your Child Think Like a Scientist

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

As parents and caregivers, we don’t need special training in science or engineering to help…

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Bring It On! Four Attitudes That Will Help Kids Tackle Challenges

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

Let’s start with a little self-reflection, as parents: When you are learning a new skill,…

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Room for Everyone: 10 Picture Books that Encourage Kindness

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

One reason I love Sesame Street – and why it continues to delight audiences 48-years…

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8 Apps That Support Children’s Social-Emotional Growth

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018

As parents, every week brings new reminders that our kids are still learning how to…

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“I Figured It Out!”: Helping Kids Become Tenacious Problem Solvers

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Few things fascinate my five-year-old daughter more than ice and snow. Unfortunately for her, we…

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  • Education & Teaching

15 Funny Books to Read to Your Kids

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Kids love funny books. Scholastic’s “Kids and Family Reading Report” found that 70 percent of…

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Raising Grateful Kids: Why Giving Thanks Is Good for the Soul

  • by Deborah Farmer Kris
  • Posted on October 13, 2016

Gratitude is good for you — and for your kids. Psychologist Martin Seligman, who has…

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