Tag: child development
Break the Cycle: Why Kids Need Unstructured Play This Summer
Posted onSummer is just around the corner. The school doors will soon close, schedules will suddenly open up, and the familiar chorus of “I’m bored” is waiting in the wings. For many adults, the sudden expanse of […]
Raising Resilient Children: Why Optimism Matters More Than Toys
Posted onDoes your child light up when they get a new toy—only to lose interest a day later, still searching for something to make them happy? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to confuse […]
The Science Behind Happiness & Pleasure
Posted onThe Big Idea (in plain English) Pleasure is the short, feel-good burst (the scroll, the treat, the shiny thing). Happiness is deeper and more durable—it comes from relationships, meaning, and growing into our best selves. Researchers […]
Book Review: “The Gardener & The Carpenter” by Allison Gopnik, PhD
Posted onAllison Gopnik, PhD, is a rigorous scientist of child learning and development. She is a philosopher who has a knack for explaining complicated concepts in simple ways. Dr. Gopnik is also a grandmother who writes with […]
