“How does it feel to still be defending movement in early childhood after all these…
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The Value and Validation of Appreciation
According to an article in the Harvard Business Review, “Whatever else each of us derives…
Should Children Be Listening with Their Whole Bodies?
Sometimes, sitting here in my office, I can be a little behind the curve. For…
Is Free Play the Only Meaningful Play?
Last summer I attended a virtual summit in which Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a champion for young…
Connecting with Parents: Communication Strategies for Educators
If you follow my work, you probably know I speak and write about the importance…
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…
The Questions You Wanted Answered About ECE
When education leader Peter DeWitt invited me to participate in one of his online discussions,…
Getting Beyond the Babysitter Label
The other day, on a LinkedIn post, someone left this question in the comments: “Why…