Re “Expectations for Kindergarten Have Risen, Putting Boys at a Disadvantage,” by Claire Cain Miller (The Upshot, June 9): ...

As the school year wraps up, many children are keen for summer break. Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots ...

When a child builds with blocks or makes up a story with dolls, they are telling you something about their day, their fears and their hopes. Play allows parents to listen without prying ...