At fifty years of age, I thought I had myself fairly well figured out. I was working full time, raising a family, and living what most people would call a settled life in Dublin. Then a neighbor’s son died by suicide, and the shock of it sent something in me reeling. I kept circling...
The International Day of Play is celebrated each year on June 11 to highlight the importance of play in children’s development and well-being. This year’s theme is “Protect play, protect childhood.”
The Brookings Institution has confirmed that cities can support guided play learning. In Philadelphia and Santa...
To mark Children’s Book Week, the Education Team highlights beloved children’s books and offers heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who inspire and shape our lives.
This year’s Children’s Book Week theme, Books: Get Curious, resonates deeply with the FAWCO Education Team as we continue to spark curiosity, share stories,
To mark Teacher Appreciation Week, the Education Team offers heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who inspire and shape our lives. We also asked some of the other Co-Chairs of FAWCO Teams and other FAWCO members to share with us stories of educators who have made a difference.
Teachers play a powerful role in...
Every year on April 2, we mark World Autism Awareness Day, a UN-recognized observance calling on governments, organizations and individuals to take action for autistic people everywhere. This year's theme is “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value.” And throughout April, communities around the world extend that recognition across the whole month. A...
