There are three thinking processes humans use when we act creatively. We can think of them as the 3 B’s–breaking, blending and bending. How do kids learn the three B’s? By literally breaking, blending and bending objects in their world. Learn more!

Everyone struggles sometimes with how to keep play going—and keep our kids engaged and in the lead. One tool you can use is the “Yes! And..." golden rule of improv theater.

Not all early play looks as social and as developmentally rich as it truly is. Learn more about the stages of play, and you'll start to see all that is working in your child's play with other kids.

Why do we love messy play (and why is it worth enduring as a parent)? Believe it or not, messy play is actually linked to how we develop critical capacities like creativity and flexible thinking.

Kids are born creative, but our society makes it hard to stay that way. Thankfully, there are certain kinds of play experiences that contribute to developing a strong creative foundation.

Struggling to answer all those questions young kids are asking? Worry less about the answers; it’s the curiosity that counts.

Simple tips and tricks to get your kids engaged in leading their own play…for hours on end!

As parents, it can help to imagine ourselves as stage managers, always there, observing the action. If actors call for a cue, we step in, but we stay in the background, allowing them to own their own play on the stage.

Most of us remember learning about the five senses, but there are actually 7 in particular that are critical for learning.

Having a quick conversation feels like a breeze...for adults...But we don’t realize how many skills kids need during even the simplest chat. Learn easy ways we can support kids as they learn to communicate.