“Mom, when is it going to be my birthday?” my three-year-old asks. “Well, in September it is Ollie’s birthday, October is Halloween, November is Thanksgiving, Christmas comes in December. Then, it’s your birthday in January!” “How many days?” “Hmm…about 120.” “That’s a long time!” my youngest wails. “Ollie gets presents now.” Trying to explain the … Continue reading The Learning Benefits of a Children’s Calendar Routine