This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
brain development

When “Balance” Takes Precedence Over Children’s Needs
Recently I had a short debate on Twitter with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, known to many…

What’s the Rush?: We Can’t Hurry Child Development!
A mother told me that her son was seven months old when she first felt…

The Early Childhood Technology Debate: The View from My Side of the Fence
Have you ever noticed that it’s possible to debate an issue, presenting all of your…

3 Things That Have Changed Since I Became an Early Childhood Keynote Speaker – Pt. 1
Early childhood educators tell me lots of stories when I keynote or train. And since…

Shed those shoes: Being barefoot benefits brain development and more!
It drove my mother crazy when I went barefoot as a kid. Still does –…