This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
Parenting
What’s Your Mission for the Children?
In a recent interview for The Play Based Learning Podcast, host Kristen Peterson asked about…
The Questions You Wanted Answered About ECE
When education leader Peter DeWitt invited me to participate in one of his online discussions,…
The World Is Upside Down
Rusty Keeler, author of Adventures in Risky Play, is the guest author of this blog post.…
What Are Today’s Children Learning from Their Childhood?
A few things inspired this blog post. One was a real estate episode on HGTV…
Should We Be Worried About Learning Loss in Early Childhood?
“Instructional time” has long been a phrase that sets my teeth on edge, used as…
Screens and Worksheets Aren’t the Solution for Preschoolers’ Learning
There is so much talk these days about how much school kids are missing. About…
Bored Children? Be Grateful for It!
Boredom is something today’s children have rarely experienced – because they’ve never had the chance…
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…
When “Balance” Takes Precedence Over Children’s Needs
Recently I had a short debate on Twitter with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, known to many…