Every year, educators worry about “summer slide,” the potential for learning loss when children are not in school. This issue is more pronounced among low-income families who don’t have access to ...

Children’s Book Week is celebrated May 5 – 11. As a nation and as parents, let’s use this week to help our kids fall in love with reading again. Children’s Book Week is a perfect time to put down the ...

Beyond the customary "how was your day", "are you hungry" or "why are you upset," children need to be asked relevant questions that encourage their critical thinking. For young children, it is ...

How to encourage your children to read at home The earlier we begin to encourage reading, the better, but it’s never too late to nurture a love for books in your kids. Although you know your child ...

Jen Rubino knows what it is like to be stuck in a hospital bed, away from friends, family and the activities she loves. Growing up in Des Plaines, Rubino was a competitive gymnast, and working out six ...

Hali Kil receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Simon Fraser University ...

Talking, singing, and playing with your child builds the foundation for strong language skills—starting in infancy. Support your child's language development with age-appropriate activities that match ...

As a mother with plenty of responsibilities to juggle, it can be easy to feel discouraged or depleted. However, these ...

In contemporary discourse, the role of Black individuals in the military has become a topic of increasing significance. Despite historical underrepresentation, there exists a compelling argument for ...