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My Wish for the World? Turn Back to School Into Back to Wonder!
My Wish for the World? Turn Back to School Into Back to Wonder!
The more I dig in and study wonder, the more it reveals itself to be the key to kids’ agency, discovery, connection and wellness.
Meghan Fitzgerald
Aug 9, 2023
Let’s Let Go of the Ideal Right Now, and Parent for Real
Let’s Let Go of the Ideal Right Now, and Parent for Real
If someone had told me 6 months ago that I’d be advocating for kids to play together 6 feet apart, I wouldn’t have believed it. As an…
Meghan Fitzgerald
Jul 3, 2020
How to Use Simple Rituals to Keep Kids Grounded this Summer
How to Use Simple Rituals to Keep Kids Grounded this Summer
Family rituals and traditions feed kids’ roots.
Meghan Fitzgerald
Jun 12, 2020
How to Set Up Simple Play Centers That Keep Kids Engaged All Summer Long
How to Set Up Simple Play Centers That Keep Kids Engaged All Summer Long
Setting up a few simple centers can inspire hours and hours of independent play for kids.
Meghan Fitzgerald
Jun 12, 2020
How to Set Up a Summer Schedule That Works For Your Family
How to Set Up a Summer Schedule That Works For Your Family
For kids, having a routine is transformative. Here’s Camp Tinkergarten’s summer schedule full of play, learning and family time.
Meghan Fitzgerald
Jun 12, 2020
There Are Endless Iterations of Play on a City Block
There Are Endless Iterations of Play on a City Block
No yard? No problem. There are so many ways to play when your kid takes the lead.
Emily Helfgot
May 27, 2020
Now is the Time to Teach Empathy
Now is the Time to Teach Empathy
Empathy is vital for our kids. How can we help them develop it?
Meghan Fitzgerald
May 27, 2020
Easy, Day-to-day Ways to Teach Kids Empathy
Easy, Day-to-day Ways to Teach Kids Empathy
Empathy is more than just an elegant and important skill — it’s also our human superpower.
Meghan Fitzgerald
May 27, 2020
Trust That You Are Everything Your Child Needs
Trust That You Are Everything Your Child Needs
These nine snippets of wisdom will help you remember that you are uniquely qualified for this very important job.
Meghan Fitzgerald
May 26, 2020
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