by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 14, 2020 | Critical Thinking
Follow the Ocean Animal Use the world of awesome ocean animals as inspiration for movement games and co-play activities. What You’ll Need: This co-play activity is most fun when there are several children. How to Play: In this game inspired by Follow the Leader, kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 14, 2020 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Explore these facts with your child with ocean-focused stories in the HOMER app. For kids that are curious about specific types of animals, the beach, or how waves work, head to the library to learn even more! Stories for 4+ Blue Whales Did you know that a blue whale...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 9, 2020 | Character, Communication, Critical Thinking
The death of George Floyd, one of too many black lives lost to violence and systemic racism, is having a profound impact on this nation and the world. As a mom and a child development expert, some of my many questions not surprisingly involve children: How...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 7, 2020 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Explore these facts with your child with bug-focused Stories in the HOMER app. For kids that are curious about specific types of bugs, head to the library to learn even more! Did you know that ladybugs can be red OR blue? Did you know that ladybugs have sticky legs so...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 27, 2020 | Content, Core Skills
The screen time conversation is at a turning point. Since stay-at-home orders have been in place, parents, caregivers, and experts have been re-evaluating their position on how kids use digital media. Dr. Jody sat down with Common Sense Media’s New York Director,...