“The brilliance of babies.” A preschool child who is read to daily has a vocabulary of at least one million more words than a preschool child who is not read to.

“Talking about emotions with young children.” Language and social interactions are key to noticing, expressing, and managing feelings and emotions.

“What are fine motor skills? Why are they important in this Digital Age?” Fun activities to support fine motor skills in children’s hands and fingers. These are necessary for everyday activities such as writing, using utensils, buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, and manipulating small objects.

“Why reading print is better for the brain of preschoolers.” Studies show that reading physical books improves comprehension, attention, and brain connectivity.

“Creating a nurturing literacy environment at home.” Incorporating simple literacy practices at home can support children in developing strong reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

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“Reading to babies promotes mental health in adolescence.” Children who read for pleasure exhibit fewer signs of stress and depression, improved attention, and fewer behavioral problems.

“Science for toddlers.” Some activities to do with your toddlers to help them experience the world of science and learn.

“Science for babies.” Some ideas for simple experiments and learning about science and nature.

“Math for toddlers.” Some simple activities to help children become comfortable with math skills before they get to kindergarten.

“Playful environments for infants and toddlers.” Play is a natural way children learn about themselves and their environment. The most important element of playful learning is attentive adults.

“Again! Again! Here’s why toddlers love to do things on repeat.” One of the functions of early childhood development is child learning and mastery. This is enhanced through repetition.

“The secret power of children’s picture books.” The sight of the illustrations that stay still allow the child to gaze at will and engage his/her deep cognitive networks in the brain.

“Playing is essential for children to learn and grow.” Playing helps kids master their emotions and make decisions. It also teaches flexibility, motivation, and confidence.

“Nursery Rhymes”. This language activity with your child is extremely important in bonding, social development and brain development.

“Pre-literacy skills as a path to learning to read.” Several suggestions for getting babies and toddlers ready to be readers.

“Get face-to-face with your infant for language development.” Discusses importance of face-to-face interactions with babies. Solicits end of year contributions to BabyRead.

“Screen time linked with developmental delays in childhood.” Discusses how excessive screen time can affect child development.

“The surprising power of family meals.” Talks about the importance of family mealtimes. Provides tips for STEM and other related topics during mealtimes.

“Tips to keep kids safe when temperatures soar.” Provides tips for keeping children cool in hot weather.

“STEM-themed books for babies and toddlers.” Provides an introduction to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) books.

“Why we teach babies animal sounds.” Provides insights into why animal sounds are vital to verbalization.

“Why outdoor play will make your kids better people, Part 2.” Provides additional rationale for outdoor time.

““7 reasons why more outdoor time will make your kids better people, Part 1.” Provides rationale for encouraging outdoor time.

“Brain building through play: Games to play with babies (12 months).” Provides six games to play with 1-year-olds.

“Brain building through play with 9-month-olds.” Provides five interactive games for 9-month-old babies.

“Brain building through pay with 6-month-olds.” Provides six interactive games for 6-month-old babies.

Annual Compilation of Journal Columns

Compilation of 2023 Journal columns with table of contents (July to December)

Compilation of 2023 Journal columns with table of contents (January to June)

Compilation of 2022 Journal columns with table of contents (January to June)

Compilation of 2021 Journal columns with table of contents (July to December)

Compilation of 2021 Journal columns with table of contents (January to June)

Compilation of 2020 Journal columns with table of contents

Compilation of 2019 Journal columns with table of contents (January to June)

Compilation of 2019 Journal columns with table of contents (July to December)

Compilation of 2018 Journal columns with table of contents (January to June)

Compilation of 2018 Journal columns with table of contents (July to December)

Compilation of 2017 Journal columns with table of contents (February to June)

Compilation of 2017 Journal columns with table of contents (July to December)

 Provides a listing of Journal columns by categories through January 2022