This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
physical activity
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…
Eliminating Recess: Depriving Kids in More Ways Than You Think
This week’s post is written by Arthur Grant, a child play researcher, writer, and father of…
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…
“Be careful!”: Teaching children to fear
How many times do you imagine a child hears an adult say, “Be careful!”? I…
Make active play a part of their day!
Do you remember being forced to play dodgeball in school? I do – and it’s…