By: Nicole Leuci Gilmer Libraries are not just havens for bookworms; they are vibrant community hubs where diversity and inclusion can flourish through the universal language of play. By offering dedicated play areas and dynamic materials, libraries can create a mosaic of play that reflects the diversity of their community. Chapter One: A Place for…
By: Jennifer Stein Jennifer is a communications expert, active play enthusiast, and proud mom to two. Have you ever noticed how alive kids feel when they’re zipping around the playground or busting a move? That’s because all that running, jumping, and dancing fires up their little brains, making those neural connections spark like a Fourth…
By: Andie Stallman Positive psychology is an area of study that focuses on how and why people flourish. Originally coined by psychologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Martin E. Seligman, in the late 90s, research and work in this area focus on positive individual traits, experiences, and institutions. While many therapies and mental…
