Practical & science-based resources for families
Everything you need
to support your child.
From curated books and sensory recipes to podcasts and community fundraisers — a hub for the whole family, updated by our teaching team.
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Sensory tools & recipes
Fundraisers & donations
Wishlists
Books for caretakers
Reading that helps you understand your child.
Books on child development, play, emotional wellness, parenting, the Reggio philosophy.
The Whole Brain Child
Daniel J. Siegel
Simplicity Parenting
Kim John Payne
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer
Tracy Hogg
Baby Knows Best
Deborah C. Solomon
Free to Learn
Peter Gray
Good Inside
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Raising Your Spirited Child
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Books for children
Channels & podcasts
Expert voices we trust and recommend.
We've gathered our favorite podcasts, YouTube channels, and Instagram accounts covering sensory development, parenting, and early childhood brain science. All from voices we genuinely believe in.
SENSORY & EMOTIONAL REGULARION
OT Holly
Run by Holly, a pediatric occupational therapist and mother, this platform offers practical guidance on navigating parenting challenges like picky eating, tantrums, and developmental milestones - along with toy and activity recommendations for learning through play.
More resources coming soon!
Sensory tools & recipes
DIY sensory activities, play dough recipes, and at-home tools from our teachers
Fundraisers & donations
Current campaigns and ways to support the Bright Life community
Wishlists
Classroom supplies and materials that make a real difference every day
BLPS BLOG
Ideas, inspiration, and
insights from our teachers.
Dive into topics covering play-based learning, sensory development, family wellness, seasonal activities, and the Reggio approach — updated regularly by the BLPS team.
SENSORY
5 sensory bins to set up this weekend
REGGIO
What "following the child" actually looks like
WELLBEING
Supporting transitions at home and school
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