Should Children Be Listening with Their Whole Bodies?
Sometimes, sitting here in my office, I can be a little behind the curve. For…
Child Development
We Wouldn’t Put a Toddler on a Tightrope
This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
What’s Your Mission for the Children?
In a recent interview for The Play Based Learning Podcast, host Kristen Peterson asked about…
Childhood Amnesia Shouldn’t Afflict ECE Professionals
In my last blog post, I wrote that the late Bev Bos used the phrase…
Should Accomplishment Be What We Value in Childhood?
Way back in 2003, I wrote a book for parents in which, among other things,…
The Trouble with Traditional Transitions
What are some words that come to mind when you think about transitions in your…
It’s Wrong to Force Four and Five Year Olds to Read! Focus on Speaking and Listening Instead!
The four components of the language arts are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I’ve long…
A Lesson Learned from Physical Therapy and How It Applies to Coddling Kids
A funny thing happened on my way to stronger knees. I had just barely begun…
Dear Santa: Here’s What I Want for Children
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to wish lists and goals. So, with…
Making a Mess of Human Development: The Terrible Impact of Our Choices for Children
The other day I read an article that literally made me cry. I thought I’d…