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I woke up this morning singing an old jingle from my childhood: "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys "R" Us kid. There's a million toys at Toys "R" Us that I can play with." I remember joyfully singing those lyrics on the way to the store with my parents. Toys "R" Us wasn't just a place to shop, it was an experience. I remember buying everything there, from bikes and dolls to science kits that sparked my curiosity and imagination. Recently, while visiting Macy's in San Antoni

Have you ever worked with a child whose classroom behavior left you thinking, “If only the parent responded differently at home, this might look different here?” If you’ve been in education long enough, you’ve likely heard colleagues quickly attribute challenging behavior to parenting. It’s an easy assumption to make. But it’s also one that can quietly erode the very partnerships children need most. After years in early childhood education, particularly in Head Start settings

Educators, we are officially in the thick of fall. 🍂 The leaves are changing colors; the air is cooling off, and believe it or not, stores are already rolling out the Christmas decorations. Before we know it, we’ll have arrived at the end of the year! I can already hear the buzz in the aisles at Target and see all the ads for toys and hot chocolate. Many staff members and parents are brainstorming creative ways to celebrate with their students. It’s truly a joyful time, but