Dr. Susan McConnell founded Let It Be Us 11 years ago and is an adoptive parent herself. She said when it comes to placing ...

Independent play is a fantastic way for children to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and self-reliance. It's not just about keeping them busy; it's about fostering their ability to ...

Half Price Books is sweetening that deal with their Summer Reading Camp. Stop by any of the Seattle-area locations and pick ...

When my daughter was smaller, I used to get frustrated being at a playground where a bunch of “big kids” (5-year-olds probably) were monopolizing the slide, going up and down and climbing on top.

But for students in kindergarten through second grade, those carefree months can come with a hidden risk: the summer slide. This term refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge over summer ...

The “summer slide” is an academic regression that happens when children take a break from studies during the summer. A Brown University study of summer learning loss concluded that “some ...

CRAWFORD: The bumpy slide is perfect for neurodivergent children who seek out heightened sensory experiences like Josiah. He has developmental disabilities and gets around on a wheelchair. And his ...