A few things inspired this blog post. One was a real estate episode on HGTV…
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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…
Should Accomplishment Be What We Value in Childhood?
Way back in 2003, I wrote a book for parents in which, among other things,…
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…
When “Balance” Takes Precedence Over Children’s Needs
Recently I had a short debate on Twitter with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, known to many…
Helicopter Parenting Affects Early Childhood Education for All Children
When I was a child, helicopter parenting would have been looked on with both suspicion…
Learned Helplessness: Let’s Not Foster It in Children!
Here are some of the tasks teachers have told me today’s children are unable to…