by Louise Boyd Cadwell PROLOGUE The book recounts the author’s internship in Reggio Emilia (RE) preschools, and how she integrated these principles in her American school. Throughout the description of her journey, she weaves in an explanation of the Reggio …

How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character, by Paul Tough Introduction This book is about the tools kids need to succeed and how we can steer them toward success. The author proposes that we’re teaching kids …

Why Babies Cry Regardless of what you may read in baby books and magazines, it’s not easy – or even possible – to interpret your baby’s every cry. Still, it is your job to figure out what is wrong and …

“Baby 411,” by Dr. Ari Brown and Denise Fields Material from Baby 411 reprinted with permission. “Baby 411” was co-authored by a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), lending to its credibility (you can learn about her here). This book …

I’ll never forget the first time I met him. He stood in the kitchen doorway of my grandfather’s house, slightly inhibited by the insecurity of youth. His tall lanky body leaned cockeyed on the door-frame. Though his golden brown hair …

BRINGING UP BÉBÉ – Pamela Druckerman While living in Paris, author Pamela Druckerman noticed that French kids were happy, calm and well-behaved; they ate well and slept through the night early. She investigated what French parents do differently. Hence, “Bringing …