7 Traits of Highly Sensitive Parents, According to Experts
I remember the time I yelled the loudest at my daughter. She was only 4 years old. She was asking me sensitive questions about what happens to us after we die. She was also in the middle of using a public bathroom in a New York City park, touching every surface no matter how many […]
The 24 Best Toys for 4-Month-Olds, According to a Mom of 2
The best toys for 4-month-olds — such as soft toy blocks, rattles and baby-safe mirrors — support major milestones like tummy time and rolling to their backs, experts say.
The Best Toys for 3-Month-Olds Include Rattles, Crinkly Fabrics and Soft Books
The best toys for 3-month-olds — such as a classic Oball, a batting toy and high-contrast books — give curious infants the opportunity to touch, manipulate and explore new objects that activate their senses, experts say.
32 best Christmas gifts and toys for 4-year-old boys and girls in 2024
Christmas is nearly here! The best gifts for 4-year-olds encourage a child’s curiosity and need for exploration while teaching them critical skills.
FrogStreet Incorporates ECSELent Adventures Books into Curriculum Package to Support Children’s Mental Health
BOSTON, Mass.–Frog Street, an innovator in early childhood education curriculum solutions, is making available three of Dr. Donna Housman’s ECSELent Adventures children’s books that focus on social and emotional well-being to the providers that currently use Frog Street curriculum.
15 activities that’ll get your 4- to 6-month-old reaching, laughing, and learning
Newborns are sweet, snuggly, and oh so cozy, but there’s just something about the shift to the 4- to 6-month stage. Personally, I really struggled to come up with things to do with my sons when they were newborns (plus, there’s the whole recovering from childbirth thing). But as my sons got ever closer to their half birthdays, it […]
Not sure how to play with your baby? Try these 14 activities for newborns
This is an excerpt of an article posted on Baby Center, featuring Dr. Donna Housman. Play may not be top of mind when you’re caring for a newborn. After all, the day can fill up quickly with long (and frequent) feeding sessions, diaper changes, and naps. When each of my two sons were newborns, I […]
How to Manage Post-Helene Emotional Toll
Boston, Mass.–Hurricane Helene left catastrophic damage and loss, including the loss of lives, in its wake. As response and recovery efforts are underway, it’s important also to consider the emotional toll the storm has taken on you and your loved ones.
BabyCenter | 15 best activities to entertain picky 2-year-olds
Your toddler loves to say “no” to everything right now – but these age-appropriate activities will still win them over.
Child Care Rockstar Radio | New Practices for Emotional Intelligence in ECE with Dr. Donna Housman
Join Kris Murray, the President and Founder of The Child Care Success Company, in an enlightening conversation this week with Dr. Donna Housman, a prominent figure in child emotional development. Dr. Donna discusses the vital role of emotional regulation for both children and educators in bolstering mental health and effective learning. Dr. Donna talks about […]
Focus on Children’s Mental Well-being | Mental Health Awareness Month
Boston, Mass.– May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while people of all ages can experience mental health issues, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the mental well-being of infants and young children. Much has been reported on older groups of children and teens, but there hasn’t been as much focus on infants and […]
Dr. Donna Housman Featured in Yahoo News | How MA Psychologist’s New Book Teaches Kids to Cope With Grief
Dr. Donna Housman was featured in Yahoo News for her recent interview on WCVB. See an excerpt and the video below.
48 Best Gifts For 4-Year-Olds According To Experts | NYPost
4-year-olds truly have minds of their own. They may be in preschool, have an intrinsic curiosity surrounding them with every move they make and — we’ll bet — adore toys, toys, and lots of them. Much like 3-year-olds and even 2-year-olds, they’re constantly on the move and likely have a toy collection growing […]
Toddlers Receiving Emotional Intelligence Support Through the begin to ECSEL | Hechinger Report
BOSTON — The six toddlers in the “Bears” classroom at the Ellis Early Learning center were hard at play when, suddenly, a tower of large, brightly-colored plastic blocks crashed to the ground. The children froze as the little boy who had just built the tower burst into tears. “Look, he’s sad!” their teacher said gently […]
Dr. Donna Housman Featured in EdWeek Speaks on How Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental Health
Dr. Donna Housman, Founder of Housman Learning was recently featured in an Op-Ed in EdWeek. See an excerpt, below. Federal Funds Should Be Prioritized to Support Mental Health EdWeek recently ran an opinion piece, “What Districts Need When Investing Their Funds” (Feb. 1, 2023). The authors identified multiple areas districts should invest in and noted […]
Dr. Donna Housman Talked at Reading with Your Kids Podcast
Dr. Donna Housman recently talked about her new book series, ECSELent Adventures with Hemmy and Shemmy, with Jed Doherty at Reading with Your Kids Podcast.