Help Me Grow continues to support local families by offering developmental screenings, family support, and connections to ...

She eventually encountered Pamm Shaw, who created one of the first early educator apprenticeship programs in the country for ...

With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

Confusion, concern and some bright spots of innovation largely defined the early childhood education space in the last year.

The first years of life, spanning up to age five, are critical for development. During this time, known as early childhood, children’s brains develop at an astonishing pace to form more than a million ...

Amid growing national interest in physical activity and youth development, trends in sports participation are shifting. Youth sports participation is rising across the United States, reaching its ...

Hands-on exploration and play at Chicago Waldorf School helps children build creativity, confidence and joy. Photo credit: Chicago Waldorf School Parents often wonder: What will my child actually do ...

Preschool teachers can carve out tech-free spaces and ensure that when technology is used, it serves as a bridge for ...

When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and fear than a 4-year-old can cope with. Going to school in California was a big challenge ...