For the Children by Gary Snyder The rising hills, the slopes, of statistics lie before us. the steep climb of everything, going up, up, as we all go down. In the next century or the one beyond that, they say, are valleys, pastures, we can meet there in peace if we … [Read more...]
Childhood intense interests and obsessions: Dinosaurs, trains, princesses, horses, etc.
Many children go through periods of obsessions labeled by psychologists as "childhood intense interests". From horses to princesses to bulldozers to dinosaurs, parents support these fixations with toys, books, clothing, movies, etc. Just what is the connection … [Read more...]
Spend Less Money this Holiday Season
The holiday season inspires generiosity; however, many Americans are ladened with debt after the season of gift giving. According to the World Atlas, the average American adult plans to spend $908 on gifts each holiday season. We don't need so much stuff! In … [Read more...]
The Black Rock Desert Trilogy Teaches Kids About Bats
As we enter into Halloween month, decorations of bats begin to haunt stores, schools, and homes. Kids and adults often have skewed ideas about bats. Chiroptophobia, fear of bats, is based on stereotypes of blood sucking vampire bats. For the record, vampire … [Read more...]
Environmental literacy
The environmental issues facing our planet are overwhelming. The green movement has been criticized for its doomsday negativity leaving many people feeling hopeless. This is not the message we want to send our children about their future! We need to educate children about the … [Read more...]
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