To close out the fall season, we took two family trips. Both in Queens and Brooklyn, we spent time together visiting farm spaces. The dynamic seems simple and innocent: a family day with the children who attend our early childhood programs. However, the intention is much bigger—more optimistic, more ambitious.

That time of year is approaching — you know exactly which one I’m talking about. You start asking long before it begins whether we already have funds available to purchase materials. And as soon as someone on the team says “yes,” the list frenzy begins.

Summer is in full swing: it’s already August. Yes, keep the children hydrated. Yes, be mindful of the temperature before outdoor activities. Yes, let children play in nature and explore their surroundings. Let every moment become a learning experience. But… our little ones in 3-K are about to return —…

No, decision-making is not a trait exclusive to adulthood. Nor is it something we learn once we become adults. Even less so is it something that magically comes with turning eighteen. The practice of making good decisions begins in the earliest stages of childhood. We simply need to ensure that…

During the last Professional Development Day on November 1, I introduced the first part of an ongoing workshop series we will be offering at various moments. The general theme of the workshop is “Inclusion.” In that initial session, following our experiences with medical referrals that aim to medicalize normal childhood…