“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers Heart-wrenching tragedies like the ones we’ve witnessed this past week can be difficult to grapple with, particularly when they seem […]

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Summer means just one thing to children everywhere: Fun! But as parents and educators, we’re thinking about how to help those young brains transition to a focused learning mode from their relaxed vacation mindset. One of our favorite ways to bring the fun (along with a gentle nudge toward school readiness) is to build an […]

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Ever wonder why summertime is often referenced as, the “dog days” of summer? While it’s true that dogs will sprawl around in the heat, and perhaps that the hottest days may not be “fit for a dog,” the expression actually has astronomical roots: ancient Romans observed that Sirius, the “Dog Star,” aligned with the sun […]

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