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...]
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...]
Kids & Technology: How much screen time is too much?
Our children are growing up in the digital age. It is hard as parents to know just how much screen time is appropriate at what age for our children. Many parents shun device use altogether, whereas others parents find it essential for entertainment and education. How … [Read more...]
2016 Election: Reversing the “Trump Effect”
The 2016 election...what can one say? Neither presidential candidate is very well liked, yet one is touting a dangerous message of hate and intolerance. This message is already affecting our children. "The Trump Effect" Dubbed the "Trump Effect", schools around the … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping that is Made to Matter
If your kids aren't back to school yet, they will be after this weekend. My kids started last Monday. It was a joyful for day for all! I love spending day after day of unstructured time with my children in the summer, as well as the planned adventures summer … [Read more...]
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