Fear of Missing Something Unfortunately, oftentimes parents get in the way of pretend play reminding their child to do something more “constructive”, like going over sight words or doing homework.…

Why do some people are able to set goals, follow through and perform better than others? We all ask ourselves a variation of this question. Dr. Edwin Locke, a pioneer…

NESCBWI conference was THE experience of this past weekend! The two great lessons I learned are fully backed up by psychology. Jane Yolen talked about the importance of persevering and…

Liza Varvogli, Ph.D. Amy, an otherwise cheerful first grader, every time she comes home from school is sulking. “How was your day honey?”, mom asks “bad,” Amy answers and dashes…

I have something to confess: I love reading picture books as an adult, and that even before having kids. Curled with a hot latte on the mat in the picture…

Well, yes, I admit I did that! I stopped reading to my kids at bedtime. Late afternoon and early evening is the hardest time of the day for my family.…

I love baking with my kids! I have to admit, I get creative and carried away and in the end, I can’t tell you the exact recipe! The solution? I…

Ask kids to describe the month of December, and they will tell you “Christmas,” “Hannukah,” “presents,” “vacation,” “fun,” and other positive words. Ask adults and they will tell you “fun…