Amy’s Real Talk:  Here’s my real, unsightly truth as a mom (and teacher): I don’t like homework.  I don’t like giving it to students. I...

Amy Summer Talk: Moments in the Sun Anticipating summer is a fun pastime for much of my year. As a teacher, I am eager for the later...

Emily’s Real Talk “One of my kids is very sensitive to change. From the time when he was a toddler, the seasons, holidays, end of school,...

Does this sound familiar? You’ve hit your stride with the summer schedule. Maybe you’ve found ways to relax and enjoy time together in...

The holiday season is chock full of events, family time, concerts, shows, travel, traffic, activities, and presents. All of that can...

Once you send your child to school, you are “officially” sharing your child with the world. Yes, there is learning and excitement and...

Getting a weekend away with friends has such a ripple effect in all areas of family life. It’s energizing, it’s exciting, it’s stressful...

In this new year we see people posting their “photo dump” from the holidays or the year. Fair warning that what lies ahead is our COVID...

Many things have changed in the world of parenting since we ourselves were parented. From safety equipment to video monitors to boogie...

Which side of bedtime do you land on? Love it or Loathe it? We know this is a loaded question for many reasons. Bedtime routines and...

As soon as your children can tell you how they feel, it happens. You hear the words that can make you roll your eyes, make you need to...

Do you ever forget that you are the one in charge in your house? Despite being the adults, parents can lose sight of who's in charge at...

We can’t state this enough: Knowing your child makes a huge impact on their ability to thrive. We are not suggesting that you don’t...

Teaching is an art. There is no way around that. People, like us, have literally dedicated themselves, through their education and...

Who are we? Work & Play Early Childhood Consulting is a small business like no other. Founded by two early childhood teachers, we cater...