In today’s world, parents and caregivers must provide a safe and supportive environment for children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford talks with Telaina Eriksen, the author of Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child. She shares …
In today’s digital age, finding ways to engage children in screen-free activities is becoming increasingly important. Kailan Carr, the owner of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between, has made it her mission to promote this. In a recent interview on the Girls That Create Podcast, Carr shared her insights on the significance of screen-free …
Teaching daughters to be strong is one of the most critical things a parent or caregiver can do for their child. The task can feel daunting, but there are many ways to nurture a girl’s strengths to help her have a fulfilling adulthood. Below we explore different actions those raising girls (or any child) can …
Picking out a baby toy – whether it’s for your own child or a friend’s kid or the child of a family member – can be overwhelming. Although Americans spend $20 billion a year on baby toys, it’s difficult to know which toy will be fun, educational and developmentally appropriate. The options seem endless, with …
Host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes author and internationally renowned educational psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., to discuss raising girls who thrive. Dr. Borba is the author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. Listen to the full interview to discover the …
When an infant cries, parents frequently wonder whether they should soothe the baby or let the baby calm itself down. If they respond to every sob, won’t the baby cry more? Isn’t that spoiling the baby? I hear these questions a lot as a professor of child development and family science. The notion of spoiling …
When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there’s a group of cuddly individuals that is often left out – infants! Historically, infant active movement has been perceived as a personality characteristic. It’s assumed that infants are plenty active on their own, without needing adult intervention to encourage movement. However, research …
Just about every institution these days is looking for creative individuals. Adults who can innovate in high-quality ways and contribute to the progress of science, engineering and the arts. Creative expressions start from an early age. Children express creativity through “pretend play” – an activity that involves using imagination and make-believe. They make up stories …
Before launching The Elephant Organics clothing line, Elizabeth Kakar worked full-time in the fashion industry. Her career path evolved after becoming pregnant with her first child, and Kakar began shopping for baby clothes. She was dismayed at the lack of choices regarding sustainable, organic items, so, together with her father-in-law, she decided to do something …