April/May 2026 - Vol. 37 No. 4

Ask Molly Series: Kissing in Kindergarten


Molly Pope, EdS, I/ECMH-C

Children don’t need to feel bad about being affectionate; they need guidance about where and how affection is expressed.

Honoring Teachers and the Work that Shapes Childhood 


Carly Andrews

We champion teachers because we know the research: their work is foundational to children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. At a time when the value of educators, and the support they need, is too often overlooked, it is more important than ever to name and uplift their impact. In partnership with families, teachers help build the foundation for children’s early development and lifelong learning.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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