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Student Spotlights – December 2025
Midnight Madness: Eight Family Games for New Year’s Eve
Are you including the kids in your New Year’s celebration this year? For most of us, that means we bring the kids to the party, but send them off to […]
The Science of Snuggles: Why Touch, Hugs, and Cuddling Matter
We all want to give our children as much love and encouragement as possible, but, in our busy lives, it’s easy to forget that one of the most powerful ways […]
More Meaning, Less Stress: 8 Memory-Making Christmas Traditions That Discourage Materialism
If Christmas is the backdrop for some of your fondest childhood memories, you are not alone. Many people cherry-pick their best holiday recollections and carry them into adulthood. A recent […]
From the Publisher – December ’25
I love when “memories” pop up on my phone or social media—especially around the holidays. Looking through photos of seasons past, filled with gingerbread competitions, family gatherings, and sweet times […]
Punitive vs. Restorative Language: How the Words We Use Shape Our Kids
Last week, after I finished speaking at a conference, a sweet teacher came up to me and asked, “Is it okay to tell my students that I’m disappointed in them?” […]
Retained Reflexes and Why They Matter
Have you ever attempted to understand why your child has delays? Believe it or not, one possible cause is linked to your baby’s first months of life. This unique, and […]
Giving is Always in Season
My husband and I are putting money aside for Christmas. Recently, we were talking about what we might get our six-year-old twins, when we decided we want to make sure […]
Teacher of the Month: Bridgett Barlow, Renaissance School
Bridgett Barlow has only been teaching for two years, but her impact has been great at the Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore. She teaches writing and grammar to students […]
Mom to Mom with Rachel Holley
ESP: What has been your greatest surprise so far in your motherhood journey? Rachel: Definitely having twins! I never expected it to happen since I am a twin. Even more […]