Hey Reader! Many of us live in a state of constant exhaustion and overwhelm. Society tells us we need to hustle more and accomplish more and post more and learn more and watch more and know more and do more. Oh, and also…all of that “more” should probably be “better” too, because Sassy Sally over there is doing it better! And Jesus says “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart,...

Hey Reader! Bodies develop from the center out. That means one of the last things that children have really good control over is their fine-motor muscles – fingers, hands and wrists are part of this! Today, we’re giving you a few easy ideas to practice fine motor control with fun and low stress! Remember…this is not something any of the children in our care will master while they’re with us, but we can definitely get them on their way to being fabulous writers and maybe a few seamstresses or...

Hey Reader! Nearly one-third of young children in the U.S. are growing up with more than one language! Have you had these learning and language-development concerns (or maybe heard them from parents): Will this confuse them? Cause delays? Slow down English? The research is clear—and reassuring: bilingualism is a strength. (checkout a couple of articles linked at the bottom for sources and more info) Let’s Clear Up a Few Common Myths Myth: Learning two languages causes confusion or speech...