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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…
Fighting Back Against the War on Childhood
I’ve written before about the need for early childhood professionals to advocate for the right…
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…
Please Help Spread the Word About Screen Time
A colleague in London sent me a newspaper article about the cot (crib, here in…
In Defense of Active Learning: Teaching Children the Way They Learn
I once heard a workshop leader say, “We often set up environments for children that…
Advocating for Children Can Be an Uphill Battle
Do you know the story of Sisyphus? In Greek mythology, this former king of Corinth…
School Shootings: What Does Early Childhood Have to Do with Them?
I realize this isn’t the kind of thing I typically write about – and it…
Should We Be Talking About Sexism in Early Childhood Education?
The short answer to the question posed in the title is yes. While it may…
Should We Be Teaching Children’s It’s a Dog-Eat-Dog World?: Thoughts on Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood
As educators and parents, we only want the best for the children we work and…