It’s not unusual to hear a parent express their guilt over placing their child in daycare. As a result, they will honestly admit that they don’t discipline, set limits, and tend to overindulge their children with material things.
In response to this, we would like to bring attention to an informative show Dr. Phil had recently. [...]
A woman was complaining one day that when she arrived to pick up her four year old, she was “just dancing.” We think that the following poem by Anita Wadley is the perfect response to this statement. This is a favorite among teachers of young children for sure! Thank you Anita!
JUST PLAYING
When I’m building in [...]
On a recent episode of Dr. Phil, there was a discussion on stay at home moms vs working moms. The point coming out of this whole show was that you have to do what is right for you and your family, everyone has their own unique set of circumstances. Basically, there is no right or [...]
There was a disturbing article on MSNBC called Tutoring Tots? Kids Prep for Kindergarten. Why on earth are four and five year olds being tutored? Preschool should be setting them up for the academic learning that should begin in kindergarten. Preschool is a time for nurturing personal, social, and emotional development as well as communication, [...]
Turns out our parents demands of “get out and play!” were not only wise, but good for us too!
In an article in the Washington Post, it talks about how millions of children are lacking Vitamin D which causes an increase in health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and bone problems. This isn’t surprising considering sun [...]
Much attention has been directed at the story of Alexander Draper, the 14 year old weighing in at 555 pounds (see the article). Because of this, his mom is being investigated on claims of child neglect. This brings up the point - should obesity be considered a form of child abuse? It’s up for debate.
Unfortunately, some [...]
One of our readers asked if we would comment on Michael Jackson. So here goes….
Since Michael’s tragic and unexpected death, there is so much speculation about his life. One can’t help but wonder if he would have had more peace and contentment had he been allowed more free time and play as a child. He [...]
