March 29, 2019 — For too many kids, at some point in their education, math simply does not add up. What better time than April, which is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, to celebrate math, multiply the fun and creativity in it, and reduce the tears and tension that can keep math mastery at a fraction of what it could be.

February 26, 2019 — Long before they speak words, babies are listening closely to them. They hear and recognize your voice, watch your face as you talk, and turn toward sounds. The 100 billion neurons in their brain are getting ready for great things, and research continues to show that reading and storytelling influences little ones’ success going forward, well beyond the classroom.