Amy T. Smith

In today’s digital age, smartphones, tablets, and endless streaming services often compete for kids’ attention. Many parents feel like they’re fighting an uphill battle to encourage screen-free play. The reality is that children today have fewer opportunities for unstructured, hands-on activities than previous generations. One powerful solution? Creating a dedicated screen-free playroom—a space designed to

Picture this: It’s 6 PM, dinner needs to happen, you have three work emails marked “urgent,” and your toddler is having a complete meltdown because you won’t let them climb the bookshelf. So you do what 74% of parents do—you hand over the iPad. And then? The guilt hits harder than your child’s tantrum. If

Bedtime can feel like a race against the clock. Between household chores, long workdays, and restless kids, even the most devoted parents can feel drained by the end of the day. Reading a story aloud, once a treasured ritual, sometimes becomes one more task on an already overloaded list. That’s why many families are turning

Have you ever wondered whether raising a bilingual baby is hard, confusing, or even possible… We have a couple of things you need to know if you want your kid’s first word to be in different languages.  Here is the truth: Babies’ brains are built for language and they are basically tiny sponges soaking up

Choosing the right summer camp for your child is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming decision. You want a program that offers engaging activities, fosters personal growth and provides a safe and nurturing environment for your child. You need all of this, all the while staying within budget. Fortunately, Pennsylvania has various affordable summer camps that

The Montessori way of teaching (and living, for any parents here) is as beneficial as it is enticing. Now pair that with the growing need to incorporate STEM into the classroom and you’ve got two leaves on the same tree branch. As more parents and educators adopt a Montessori mindset, school systems are also adopting