early childhood education

A parent and child look at a book during a homeschool reading session.

Choosing a SchoolEarly Childhood EducationK-12 EducationParenting Techniques

Is Homeschooling Worth It?

What the data can (and can't) tell you

Aug 14, 2023

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Common IllnessesEarly Childhood EducationInfant CareResearch and Studies

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Q&A on day care

Jun 9, 2023

An angry face is made out of wooden preschool blocks.

Early Childhood EducationFamily Conflict

How Do I Stop My Child's Tantrums Before Daycare?

Q&A on meltdowns

May 5, 2023

A baby smiles as it is held by a new father.

Early Childhood EducationEconomics/PoliticsGenderInfant CareParental Leave

How Important Is Paternity Leave?

Impacts of parental leave for the non-birthing parent

Apr 3, 2023

Hands demonstrate ASL letters, from A-Z.

Childhood Developmental MilestonesEarly Childhood EducationEducation and Childcare

Should I Teach My Child Baby Sign Language?

Q&A on enrichment

Mar 3, 2023

A lightbulb is made of crumpled yellow paper, with the other parts of the lightbulb drawn by hand.

Childhood Developmental MilestonesEarly Childhood EducationEducation and Childcare

How Can I Make My Baby Smarter?

Q&A on IQ points

Mar 3, 2023

An illustration of a colorful stack of books on a pink background. A small ladder is leaning on the stack.

Early Childhood EducationReading

How Do I Improve My Child’s Early Reading Skills?

Q&A on fun and reading

Nov 18, 2022

Kids in a classroom play with Montessori-style toys.

Choosing a SchoolEarly Childhood EducationEducation and ChildcareParenting Techniques

Is Montessori School Better?

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish

Oct 3, 2022

Top view of a row of colorful books.

Early Childhood EducationEducation and ChildcareReading

Should I Worry About the Reading Curriculum at My Kid’s School?

Q&A on Lucy Calkins

Sep 2, 2022

Colorful falling plastic letters.

Data and StatisticsEarly Childhood EducationEducation and Childcare

Should I Redshirt My Kids from Kindergarten?

Q&A on being the youngest in class

Sep 2, 2022

A close up of a child finger painting with brightly colored paints.

Choosing a SchoolData LiteracyEarly Childhood EducationEducation and ChildcareResearch and Studies

Does Pre-K Really Hurt Future Test Scores?

Here's what’s behind that new Tennessee study

Feb 3, 2022