A Day of Empowerment and Community This past Sunday, I had the immense honor of being a guest speaker at the Annual Women's Empowerment...

During the height of the pandemic, like many families, we made a difficult choice: we left New York City. At the time, NYC — a place we...

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day , I want to pause and reflect on a journey that has transformed every fiber of my being — the...

Is the DOE Being Dismantled? Here's What You Need to Know In recent years, whispers of dismantling the Department of Education (DOE)...

A March for Inclusion March is a month of movement—a time to embrace growth, renewal, and advocacy. In New York City , where early...

As we honor Black History Month , we must recognize and uplift the voices of Black neurodiverse individuals —especially in early...

New York City is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and ideas—yet, when it comes to early childhood education, one area remains...

By Lissarette Nisnevich Early childhood education (ECE) is the cornerstone of a thriving society. As New York City continues to navigate...

As a mother to a child with autism, I’ve felt the weight of shame in ways I never anticipated. It's an emotion that hangs heavy,...

Attending the first autism unity conference sponsored by Nassan's Place was an inspiring and eye-opening experience. As a developmental...

Books have the power to connect us, tell our stories, and make us feel seen. This was evident at the recent event sponsored by the...

Last night, I had the privilege of attending All Our Kin’s 25th Anniversary Gala, an event that left me both inspired and deeply moved....

Frogstreet Splash Conference 2024

As the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day, it's an opportune moment to turn our focus towards a field deeply...

Harnessing the Power of Conscious Discipline in Early Childhood Classrooms

Hello, Thought Leaders! Welcome back to Lissarette.com, where today we're delving deep into a topic close to my heart and essential to...

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend and speak at the prestigious National Association for the Education of...

Hello, dedicated readers, Dr. Lissarette Nisnevich here, PhD in Developmental Psychology. Today, I invite you on a journey to explore an...

Whether you’re a work at home mom (WAHM), managing a side hustle, or starting your own company, it can be hard to master the art of...

Even as newborns, children feel intense emotions, but it takes years to fully develop emotional regulation skills. As a parent coach,...