Introduction

This Fall issue provides readers with a variety of topics that include the impact that COVID-19 had on families and access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), how an approach called the “philosophy for children Hawai’i” can aid in social and emotional skill development among middle schoolers, how STEM experiences impact cognitive development, and the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Furthermore, interventions including filial therapy, adventurous outdoor play, and mindfulness are  discussed. The International Journal of the Whole Child continues to be committed to promoting holistic learning and the development of the whole child.