Early Education the Natural Way: November 2017

For many years, I have spent time working with both educators and families of young children. After reading this article, my fire was reignited! It reminded me of my attempts to encourage educators to focus on educating each child individually, regardless of demands by parents that pushed for their children to 'perform' non-age appropriate behaviors. Forcing inappropriate age concepts with young children does not somehow 'create' a smart child, it could damage the learning process for children. Hence, put kids back in the picture. Focus on their individual creativity, and accept the learning process as a unique experience for each child. Take a look.

https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/put-kids-back-in-the-picture/3253340/

The Case for Prescribing Adderall to Kids who Don't Have ADD

https://qz.com/1112145/the-case-for-prescribing-adderall-to-kids-who-dont-have-add/

Making Child Care as Easy as ABC

http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/creche-platform-making-childcare-as-easy-as-abc-461885.html

Moral Obligation Genetically Enhance Children

http://www.thehastingscenter.org/moral-obligation-genetically-enhance-children/

Global Environmental Research

https://studyinternational.com/news/join-vanguard-global-environmental-research-university-arizona/#lh0IbY7m6hRutTds.97

Good Evidence Essential for Sound Policy

http://www.kearneyhub.com/opinions/otheropinions/good-evidence-essential-for-sound-policy/article_86a1fce6-be5b-11e7-a618-4798966ea980.html

Bilingual Preschoolers have Better Impulse Control

http://around.uoregon.edu/content/bilingual-preschoolers-have-better-impulse-control-study-finds

The Cost of Inaction on Universal Preschool

https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/early-childhood/news/2017/10/31/441825/the-cost-of-inaction-on-universal-preschool/

ECE Expert Saw a Brilliant way to Teach Kids, and it Wasn't in the US

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/10/31/early-childhood-education-expert-i-saw-a-brilliant-way-to-teach-kids-unfortunately-it-wasnt-in-the-united-states/?utm_term=.0b8998bd0c4f

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Early Childhood Investment Wasted Without Quality

https://au.educationhq.com/news/43598/early-childhood-investment-wasted-without-quality/

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Steamboat Preschool Aces Accreditation Scores

http://www.steamboattoday.com/news/steamboat-preschool-aces-accreditation-scores/

All Children Need to Have Equal Opportunity to Succeed

http://www.eastoregonian.com/eo/editorials/20171025/other-views-not-all-children-have-equal-opportunity-to-succeed

Uganda to Introduce Sex Education to 3 year olds

http://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Uganda-provide-sex-education-children/1066-4154684-drg1rh/index.html

Yay, Kentucky!! Received a Federal Literacy Grant Worth Millions

http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/news/kentucky-receives-federal-literacy-grant-worth-million/article_9ff3559e-b9cb-11e7-ad65-2f7c829c48b9.html

Going Back to the Basics, ECE

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/going-back-to-the-basics/article19919715.ece

Partnerships: Blue Ribbon Preschools, Springfield

http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/education/2017/10/24/partnerships-blue-ribbon-springfields-preschools-k-12-and-colelgeeducation-key-focus-community-repor/794676001/

Macomb Early Childhood Ed Program gets National Recognition

http://www.wgem.com/story/36673147/2017/10/24/macomb-early-childhood-program-gets-national-recognition

Education in Zimbabwe: Education for Sustainable Future

http://www.herald.co.zw/reframing-education-for-sustainable-future/

Chicago Moms Organized Stand up to Hate Play Date After Nanny Targeted by a Hate Letter

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chicago-stand-up-to-hate-play-date_us_59ef7d31e4b0b7e632655867

Helena, Montana Conference Focused on Cooperation for Better Early Education

http://www.ktvh.com/2017/10/helena-conference-focuses-on-cooperation-for-better-early-education

Resilience: The Biology of Stress and Science of Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7stze3645s

Movie Screening Focuses on the Lasting Effects of Childhood Stress

http://www.enidnews.com/oklahoma/news/movie-screening-focuses-on-the-lasting-effects-of-childhood-stress/article_30c2104a-053d-55cf-b6a7-7338e6b6260e.html

National Report Suggests Michigan is Failing Minority Children

http://www.wnem.com/story/36672950/national-report-suggests-mi-is-failing-minority-children

Children of Color in Idaho Still Face Barriers to Well-Being

http://www.cdapress.com/local_news/20171024/report_children_of_color_in_idaho_still_face_barriers_to_well-being

Pushy Parents Need to Grow Up Over Child Care Survey

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/pushy-parents-need-to-grow-up-over-child-care-survey-says/news-story/893cf26ef07539de929b35c6506924e7

Unseco 264 Million Children Don't go to School

http://www.dw.com/en/unesco-264-million-children-dont-go-to-school/a-41084932

Millions of South African Adults Can't Read or Write

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/millions-of-south-african-adults-cant-read-or-write-11688771

Planting Preschools in Daycare Deserts Prop 204

https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2017/10/24/prop-204-planting-preschools-in-daycare-deserts

The Problem Child is a Child, Not a Problem

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/24/opinion/collaborative-problem-solving-children.html

Woodworking Studio: The Butterfly Joint

http://hoodline.com/2017/10/woodworking-studio-the-butterfly-joint-relocates-to-outer-richmond

Every $1 Spent on Early Childhood Education pays Back $6 Later, Report Finds

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/early-childhood-education-1.4374820

Intersex Children Don't Need Fixing

https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/intersex-children-don-t-need-fixing

Mollycoddling Children is Making them Sad and Fat

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4776347/mollycoddling-children-sad-fat-rod-liddle-opinion/

Kids Self-Perception Influences Academic Achievement

http://www.jhunewsletter.com/2017/10/26/kids-self-perception-influences-academic-achievement/

We Need to Stop Cutting Corners with Early Learning Quality

https://honey.nine.com.au/2017/10/27/09/20/your-childcare-worker-might-not-be-qualified-enough

Study Improves Parental Engagement in Child's Learning

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-10-parental-engagement-child.html

Study Provides More Clarity on the Genetic Causes of Children's Food Allergies

https://www.mdc-berlin.de/48051958/en/news/2017/20171024-Mehr-Klarheit-zu-erblichen-Ursachen-der-Nahrungsmittelallergie-im-Kindesalter

Update, Recent Legislature Hearing

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-illinois-legislature-krabbe-newborn-screening-hearing-met-20171025-story.html

Mindfulness for Children

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/mindfulness-for-children

Learning in the Garden

https://thefield.asla.org/2017/06/22/learning-in-the-garden-part-3/

Race for Results, Kids Count

http://www.aecf.org/m/privy/Embargoed-2017RaceforResults-Sp.pdf

Traumatic Experiences Widespread Among US Children, Study Finds

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/traumatic-experiences-widespread-among-u.s.-children-study-finds

Kids Count Report: Outcomes for Black Children Should be Considered a National Crisis

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/10/24/report-outcomes-black-children-should-considered-a-national-crisis/791489001/

Conditions Improving for Tennessee's Minority and Immigrant Kids

http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2017/10/24/conditions-improving-tennessees-minority-and-immigrant-kids-report-says/790156001/

Monday, November 13, 2017

Five Years After its Development, an Unconventional Approach to Early Childhood Education Shows Promise

http://www.thehour.com/news/article/Five-years-after-its-development-an-12296295.php

Helping Children Lead Healthier Lives is More Important than Ever

http://3blmedia.com/News/Helping-Children-Lead-Healthier-Lives-More-Important-Ever

Top 10 US Children Magazines

https://www.cision.com/us/2017/10/top-10-u-s-children-magazines/

Volcano Inside Me-Descriptions from Young Children Experiencing Mental Health Problems

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/health/2017/10/volcano-inside-me-young-children-experiencing-mental-health-problems

Adoption: A Father's Highs and Lows of Taking on Two Kids

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-41693478

Special Needs Children Guide: 4 Steps to Take After You Get a Diagnosis

https://www.workingmother.com/special-needs-children

Smart Watches and Similar Gadgets Easy to Hack

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-41652742

7 Common Genetic Traits Explained

http://babyology.com.au/miscellaneous/7-common-genetic-traits-explained-and-how-children-inherit-them.html/nggallery/image/daughter-having-height-measured/#picgallery

Researchers Develop Magic 8 Practices to Create an Effective Preschool

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/early_years/2017/10/researchers_develop_magic_8_practices_to_create_an_effective_preschool.html

Children Learn Life Skills Through Football

http://www.fifa.com/sustainability/news/y=2017/m=10/news=disabled-children-learn-life-skills-through-football-2915829.html

Pakistan Children Schools

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/opinion/pakistan-education-schools.html

Smacking Children in Today's Time

In the US, physical punishment is different depending upon the state a child resides. Some states in the south have allowed physical/corporal punishment to remain in law.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/19/smacking-children-to-be-banned-in-scotland

Did you Hear About This?: Foster Care Children Deaths

My daily research into practices related to young children leads me to many shocking revelations. This report is indeed a shocking! I believe that all children deserve to be protected by any means necessary. The attached article needs to be circulated and actions must be put in place to protect our children of the foster care system.

https://theintercept.com/2017/10/18/foster-care-children-deaths-mentor-network/

Study: Racial Bias in Young Children

Children are not born racist, but it does not mean that they don't have racial biases. This study is in an infancy stage, but worth the read and thought.

https://education.good.is/articles/fight-racial-bias

Program Aims to Improve Health Through Literacy

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2017/10/12/program-aims-improve-health-through-literacy/758485001/

Yummy Spoonfuls Launches Education Campaign on Early Childhood Nutrition: #Love Unprocessed

Such a wonderful campaign! Take a look...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/10/prweb14796832.htm

West Virginia's ECE Uplifted and Being Spreaded to New Counties in the State

http://www.huntingtonnews.net/152243

Children who Play Football Take More Hits to the Head Than Originally Thought

Protect our children, by all means necessary.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/children-play-football-hits-head-originally-thought-study/story?id=50519830

Research: Children Harmed by Seeing Parents Drunk

The findings in this article are very interesting. It is an encouragement to parents, to be discrete in our goings and comings, and beverage choices. \

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/18/wednesday-briefing-children-harmed-by-seeing-parents-drunk

Schools Blaming Children for Sexual Abuse

In today's time, I would think that 'everyone' knows that the defenseless (regardless of age), deserve defending. This article completely took my breath away. This little 'court tactic' used by some school systems should be an outlawed practice, and ALL children Must receive not only a high-quality education, and the utmost level of respect while away from their parents.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-palm-beach-schools-abuse-history-20171013-story.html

McSweeney's: Your Children's Bedtime Routine Fantasy vs. Reality

My children's bedtime routine is unreal. I love McSweeney's list (take a peek). I wouldn't make my own bedtime if it weren't for my oldest child, who is REQUIRED to complete the routine for the little ones every single night. No one tucks like her. I learned about two years ago, my tucks were being retucked, at the request of Lexington Reign. I no longer tuck, I hug, kiss, and call her in to complete the routine.

https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/your-childrens-bedtime-routine-fantasy-vs-reality

The Mental Health of our Children/More than 60 Children a Day with Suicidal Thoughts

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/17/more-than-60-children-a-day-calling-childline-with-suicidal-thoughts

Attending a Middle vs. a K8 School Matters for Student Outcomes

http://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2017/october/attending-a-middle-vs--a-k-8-school-matters-for-student-outcomes.html

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Should Children be Sent to Daycare?

Every family must make the best decision for themselves regarding sending their children to a child care program. Taking the opportunity to provide children high-quality child care.

http://papyrus.greenville.edu/2017/10/should-children-be-sent-to-daycare/

Push for Male Social Workers to Keep Fathers in Touch with Children

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/15/push-male-social-workers-keep-fathers-touch-children/

Innovative Training Program for KG Teachers Improves Child Learning, Ghana

https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Innovative-training-programme-for-KG-teachers-improves-child-learning-Research-590813

Screening Children and Youth Early Warning Signs Addiction

http://news.wgbh.org/2017/10/13/local-news/screening-children-and-youth-early-warning-signs-addiction

Inspiring Children's Choir, Baltimore: Andra Days' Rise Up

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/10/13/these-baltimore-children-singing-andra-days-rise-up-moving-people-tears/761086001/

Contextualized Behavioral Support in Early Intervention for Children with Autism and Their Families

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1021298729297?LI=true

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Beautiful! University of Montana Receives $Million Donation

http://missoulian.com/news/local/university-of-montana-receives-million-donation/article_9f137197-524f-51b5-9bf5-6d3d4c9d3885.html

1/5 American Children are Obese

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4975170/A-fifth-American-children-obese.html

Teaching Children to Start Investing in the Stock Market

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/12/busykid-is-helping-children-start-investing-in-the-stock-market.html

Puerto Ricos Children, A Focus of Concern and Source of Inspiration

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1012/Puerto-Rico-s-children-a-focus-of-concern-and-source-of-inspiration

Great Ormond Street Hospital Failing Intersex Children

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41593914

Guilt Free Daycare

http://www.dailycal.org/2017/10/12/guilt-free-daycare/

Virginia Business Leaders Stress Importance

http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/28799-virginia-business-leaders-stress-importance/

Nigerian Public Libraries Step up to Help Street Children

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2017/10/nigerian-public-libraries-step-up-to-help-street-children/

Lack of Sleep Damaging for Children

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/4115/lack_of_sleep_damaging_for_children

Children's Door Crush Finger Injuries Can be Lifelong

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41583836

Children of LGTBQ Parents

http://time.com/4971992/children-lgtbq-parents/

Immigrant Families are More Resilient

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171011091818.htm

Obesity in Children Rose Sharply

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/10/11/557093908/obesity-in-children-and-teens-rose-sharply-worldwide-over-past-4-decades

How Should I tell my Children They're Fat?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/family/should-tell-children-fat/

The Astonishing Cost of Violence Against Children

https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/the-astonishing-cost-of-violence-against-children/

ICP for Children

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/Who/cspd/icp/children/

Signs of Depression in Children

https://www.mamamia.com.au/signs-of-depression-in-children/

High Calorie Puddings Dominate Children's Menus at Leading Food Chains

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/11/high-calorie-puddings-dominate-childrens-menus-at-leading-food-chains

124 Million Obese Children Worldwide

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/10/shocking-figures-show-there-are-now-124-million-obese-children-worldwide

In Favour of Fully Funded Public Daycare

http://www.cp24.com/news/poll-most-torontonians-in-favour-of-fully-funded-public-daycare-1.3625744

Health Tip: Children and Screen Use

https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=207457

Farsighted Children Struggle with Attention, Study Finds

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171009124024.htm

Bilingual Kids May Learn New Language Faster

http://www.millenniumpost.in/features/bilingual-kids-may-learn-new-language-faster-265702

EEG for Children with Complex Febrile Seizures

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009196.pub4/full

Study Offers Clues: How Well Will a Kid Fare in Life

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-well-will-a-kid-fare-in-life-study-offers-clues

Promising Early Childhood Professionals

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/promising-early-childhood-professionals-to-receive-awards

Early Childhood Education in Nigeria: Issues and Problems

Private ECE care for children is similar in most countries. When I reviewed this article, it reminded me of the issues that we see in the US, and specifically in my state of North Carolina. There doesn't appear to be a perfect measure of quality early childhood education, despite the efforts to change the face of the industry. Very high quality, universal early childhood education practices are necessary.

https://www.naija.ng/1128157-early-childhood-education-nigeria-issues-problems.html#1128157

Parent Work Schedules in Households with Young Children

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/parent-work-schedules-in-households-with-young-children

Is There a Right Time to Talk to your Children About Fascism?

http://lithub.com/is-there-ever-a-right-time-to-talk-to-your-children-about-fascism/

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Meditation, for Children

https://www.iam-meditation.org/libr-iam-child/

Focus with Friends

http://www.chp.edu/our-services/center-for-independence/focus-with-friends

Pesto Pasta Worse for Children than a McDonald's Hamburger

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/04/pesto-pasta-worse-children-mcdonalds-hamburger-salt-campaigners/

Illustrated Books to Help Children Embrace Their Differences

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/03/books/review/recommends-childrens-picture-differences.html

Children at Risk in a Changing Climate

http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=18700

Mothers who eat Peanuts While Breastfeeding can Lower Their Children's Risk for Peanut Allergies

https://qz.com/1093147/mothers-who-eat-peanuts-while-breastfeeding-can-lower-their-childrens-risk-for-peanut-allergies/

Singapore Preschool Push Expertise in Bilingualism Through Research

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pre-school-push-expertise-bilingualism-through-research

GIS Kindergarten Readiness

http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/news/gis-kindergarten-readiness-higher-than-state-average/article_c62eb908-a943-11e7-b03d-cb72b6a480a4.html

Online Parent Training Helps Young Kids with ADHD

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171003125120.htm

Dutch Children Bereaved by Domestic Homicide

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171004142612.htm

UN Watchdog: Children in North Korea Suffer Abusive Treatment

https://www.voanews.com/a/children-in-north-korea/4056184.html

Krabbe Disease: How Illinois Bureaucracy Robbed Parents of a Chance to Save Their Children from a Deadly Disease

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-krabbe-disease-illinois-met-20201010-story.html

The Sad Way Parents Lower Their Children's IQ

http://www.spring.org.uk/2017/10/the-sad-way-parents-lower-their-childrens-iq.php

Strategic Thinking in Children and Adolescents

http://voxeu.org/article/understanding-strategic-thinking-children-and-adolescents

Picture Books to Share with Young Children

https://greenelibrary.info/picture-books-young-children/

Do Children Learn Languages Better than Adults

https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/14274-do-children-learn-languages-better-than-adults

Indigenous Canadians Will Receive Compensation

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/06/decades-after-government-seizure-of-children-indigenous-canadians-will-receive-compensation

School Not Primarily About Studies

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/school-not-primarily-about-studies

Playtex Recalls 5 Point 5 Million Plates and Bowls for Children

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/playtex-recalls-5-point-5-million-plates-and-bowls-for-children.html

Sesame Street Helping Children Cope with Trauma

https://www.today.com/parents/sesame-street-helping-children-cope-trauma-t117192

Children Using Energy Drinks to Stay up and Play Video Games

I could not imagine my children consuming energy drinks for any purpose. They have so much energy!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4955404/Children-using-energy-drinks-play-video-games.html

UN Report: Children Caught in Conflict, Victims and Targets of Despicable Harm

https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/press-release/millions-of-children-caught-in-conflict-victims-and-targets-of-despicable-harm/

Council Failed its Children

The care that young children receive is serious business! Serious, in the sense that children around the 'world' deserve their lives to be taken care of as gently as is possible. When that does not happen, 'someone' failed. When families choose an early childhood education community for their children, the most important feature of any program is the program's ability to protect children, anticipate their needs, and provide/communicate the needs of each child individually. Take a peek.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/04/gloucestershire-tory-council-failed-children

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Margaret McCain Sees Education the Great Equalizer

http://theaquinian.net/margaret-mccain-sees-education-great-equalizer/

Why Parents Should Ask About Their Daycare Sleeping Practices

Take a listen.

https://omny.fm/shows/kinderling-conversation/why-parents-should-ask-about-their-day-care-s-slee

Mother-Daughter Duo Book Ideal Teaching Concept Boundaries to Children

https://thenassauguardian.com/2017/10/02/mother-daughter-duo-book-ideal-teaching-concept-boundaries-children/

Children and Nutrition: You are What You Eat

https://uihc.org/health-library/children-and-nutrition

How to Talk to Children About Shootings: an Age by Age Guide

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/how-to-talk-to-children-about-shootings-an-age-by-age-guide/ar-AAsNwLy

How to Talk to Your Children About the Las Vegas Shooting

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9536597/k.A07E/How_to_Talk_To_Your_Children_About_the_Las_Vegas_Shooting.htm

Children with Severe Anxiety, Medication Plus Therapy Help Best

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/10/02/554550787/for-children-with-severe-anxiety-drugs-plus-therapy-help-best

When Children Begin to Lie

https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/10/02/552860553/when-children-begin-to-lie-theres-actually-a-positive-takeaway

Australian/American Investment is well Overdue

https://au.educationhq.com/news/42926/early-childhood-investment-is-well-overdue/

Preschools' Hidden Value May be in Combating Poverty

http://hechingerreport.org/preschools-hidden-value-may-combating-poverty/

Can Preschool Narrow Achievement Gap

Statistically, there are many educational and achievement gaps. In fact, so many exist, understanding them can be a little confusing. Take a look at this article about preschools, and the achievement gap that exists.
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2017/10/can_preschool_narrow_achievement_gap.html

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Managing Head Trauma in Children

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/well/family/managing-head-trauma-in-children.html

10 Surprising Childrens Books you Need in your Adult Life

https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/14172-10-surprising-children-s-books-you-need-in-your-adult-life

Teaching Children with Autism to Swim

https://www.globalhealthnow.org/2017-09/teaching-children-autism-swim

Children's Book Educates Kids on the Danger of Hurricanes

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/09/29/childrens-book-educates-kids-on-danger-of-hurricanes/

Barnardos Black History Victorian Archives

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/01/barnardos-black-history-victorian-archive-children-photos-testimonials

What's This Children Showing Self Control

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/30/whats-this-children-showing-self-control

How to Raise a Child with Good Self Esteem

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/how-to-raise-a-child-with-good-self-esteem-092917.html

How do Children Construct Views of Themselves

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-09-children-views.html

Psychopathy: Children at Risk Respond Differently to Laughter

Over the years, anticipating a child's needs is one of the core values that we adhere to every single day. The attached article discusses children's responses to certain scenarios. Laughter is one of the universal languages that many of us think 'all people laugh.' In fact, that's not exactly true. Take a look.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319560.php

Monday, November 6, 2017

Dogging and Side Boobs

Adult topics addressed in children's books often force chuckles during story time. This article gets to the bottom of it!

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/29/childrens-books-filth-author-biff-chip-kipper-pugwash-pooh

Teaching Natural Selection to Young Children

https://www.bu.edu/research/articles/teaching-natural-selection-to-young-children/

Artificial Coloring Given to Children

The more that we learn how to assess the foods that we purchase and consume, the more likely we are to make good health sources. I am not exactly the 'food police' mom, but I certainly read every single label to ensure that our foods are tasty and good for us. The attached article explores this topic. Take a look. You may be surprised!

https://foodbabe.com/2017/09/28/marketing-artificial-color-children-illegal-amazing-story/

Long Term Benefits of Child Care

https://www.femina.in/relationships/parenting/the-long-term-benefits-of-child-care-63743.html

Preschool Teachers, Uncomfortable with Science

https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/09/28/research-preschool-teachers-are-uncomfortable-with-science-teach-it-rarely.aspx

Little Sleepers Long Term Effects of Preschool

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/little-sleepers-long-term-effects-of-preschool_us_59ccf2efe4b0b99ee4a9cad9

UMass Amherst Neuroscientist Receives $2.64 Mil from NIH for Preschool Sleep Study

https://www.umass.edu/newsoffice/article/umass-amherst-neuroscientist-receives-264

Preschool Teachers Teaching Science

http://www.futurity.org/preschool-teachers-teaching-science-1555192/

Setting Up a Child Daycare Centre in the 1960s

Many ECE programs today are set up to for the primary purpose of investments. I found inspiration in reviewing the attached article. Investment: Redefined.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/97043031/lino-name-tags-and-plenty-of-backlash-setting-up-a-child-daycare-centre-in-the-1960s

New Screening Guidelines to help Identify Children with High Blood Pressure

https://www.akronchildrens.org/cms/sharing_blog/a25b34ce20813030/index.html

Why Investing in Children's Early Development Will Bring Big Rewards

https://media.uow.edu.au/releases/UOW238428.html

Children's Support Failing at Rapid Rate Due to Underfunding

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/sep/27/ndis-childrens-support-failing-at-rapid-rate-due-to-underfunding

Parenting: Teaching Children About Gender Equality

In a house where all except one gender is female, I realized that limiting them to 'girly' activities was simply unfair. I rather enjoy watching everyone share activities regardless of what the activities are. This article addresses ways that families could verbalize gender equality. Take a peek.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/26/health/gender-equality-teaching-children-parenting/index.html

Benefits of ECE and Health Programs May Last Longer than a Lifetime

This article offers thoughts that are promising to the longevity of early childhood education both as an industry and an experience for young children.
https://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/09/25/the-benefits-of-early-childhood-education-and-health-programs-may-last-longer-than-a-lifetime/

EU Online Ranked #1 in Nation for Education Degrees, Master's of Early Childhood Education

http://www.edinboro.edu/news/detail.html?inode=c5c44b7a-4398-453f-a820-0d6e8c769bbb

Trombonist Ryan Porter is for the Children

I absolutely love and adore instrumental music. This feature is a true treat, for the kiddos. Take a listen. https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/09/25/ryan-porter-feature/

Calling all Mice, Cats, and Cockroaches

When I was growing up, there were certain pests that my siblings and I were familiar with. I do remember however, my mother being very insistent on ensuring that every small crumb was removed, all traces of water, and absolutely positively nothing left in the kitchen sink overnight. Our parents were trying to prevent and have control over small pests. A couple decades later, a study suggests that some access to those pests won't hurt us, in fact quite contrary. Take a look.
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/mice-cat-cockroach-allergens-lessen-childhood-asthma-article-1.3519785

How do we Help Children Cope with Fear of Nuclear War

While it may be difficult to explain nuclear war to children, some experts have an idea about how it should be done. Take a look.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-linn-children-nuclear-fear-20170926-story.html

Waving from the Hawkeyes Stadium

In the name of the children,
https://www.snopes.com/hawkeyes-childrens-hospital/

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Children Under Five in Developing Countries Miss Out on Bedtime Stories

http://dunyanews.tv/en/World/406387-

Why Kids Love Being Scared

http://time.com/4951466/sandra-boynton-childrens-book-kids-scared/

Baa Baa Black Sheep Taught me About Brain Research

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-life-stevens-wednesday-perpetual-memory-0924-story.html

Children's Rights and Business Principles

https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/issues_doc/human_rights/CRBP/Childrens_Rights_and_Business_Principles.pdf

Study Suggests Regulatory System for ECE

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep2417/state054

Adjusting to Daycare Painlessly

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/how-to-adjust-to-daycare-painlessly

Mamello Daycare Centre Enjoys Spring

I enjoy researching early childhood education, in the US and beyond. These children are adorable!

https://tembisan.co.za/64697/mamello-daycare-centre-enjoys-spring/

Transitional Kindergarten Could be a Great Equalizer, or Drive Inequality

Have a 3-5 year old? Chances are, regardless of where you live, you've heard the term TK or transitional kindergarten. In many states, TK programs are offered by the state's subsidy or universal pre-k program. Having grown up in rural South Carolina, I was quite clueless about TK when my children were younger. Take a peek and see what the buzz is all about...

https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/commentary/transitional-kindergarten-could-be-a-great-equalizer-in-its-current-form-it-drives-inequality/

Children's Rights and Business Principles

http://www.baltimoresun.com/cc-ccps-kirwan-commission-update-20170921-story.html

The World's First Early Learning Village

http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Stamford-American-Opens-World-s-First-Early-Learning-Village-1002378438

Invest in Early Learning

http://napavalleyregister.com/wine/columnists/vintners/investing-in-early-learning/article_2a06f2e1-f75e-5001-8da3-fc4ef41ebec9.html

Building Racial Harmony must Start at an Early Age

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/commentary-building-racial-harmony-in-singapore-must-start-from-9241620

Children First Alliance Calls for Better Early Childhood Education

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/children-first-alliance-calls-for-better-early-childhood-education-20170921-gylonh.html

When Black Children Are Targeted for Punishment

Many school districts around the country have worked diligently to establish a love of diversity, where all students are treated similarly, yet individually. This article gently brushes this topic, and poses stats related. Take a peek.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/25/opinion/black-students-little-rock-punishment.html?module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Opinion&action=keypress&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Influenza Vaccine Beneficial for Young Children

http://www.ajpb.com/news/adjuvanted-influenza-vaccine-beneficial-for-young-children

How to Declutter Children's Rooms

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/declutter-childrens-rooms-49991661

When Daycare Declined to Enroll my 2 year old

https://www.workingmother.com/daycare-declined-to-enroll-my-2-year-old-and-id-never-felt-more-rejected-in-my-life

Reports of Children Affected by Domestic Abuse up 77%

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/reports-of-children-affected-by-domestic-abuse-up-77-nspcc-figures-show-a7959996.html

Belief in Children's Abilities Early in Life Predicts Math-Reading Achievement Later

https://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2017/09/belief-ones-abilities-early-life-predicts-math-reading-achievement-later

Kindness Curriculum

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2017/09/kindness_curriculum_shown_to_i.html

World Bank Wants African Governments to take the Lead in Early Childhood Learning

https://www.africanindy.com/news/world-bank-wants-african-governments-to-take-the-lead-in-early-childhood-learning-11287203

Children are Straitjacketed into Gender Roles In Early Adolescence says Study

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/sep/20/children-are-straitjacketed-into-gender-roles-in-early-adolescence-says-study

Controversial Lightning Process Helps Children with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/sep/20/controversial-lightning-process-helps-children-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-me

Empowering Children to take Civic Action

http://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/reports-publications/2951-peers-and-partners-empowering-children-to-take-civic-action-2

Increased Risk of Cancer in Children with Inflammatory Disease

http://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j4285

The Most Important year in a Child's life: Research Points to Preschool

https://wtop.com/parenting/2017/09/the-most-important-year-in-a-childs-life-research-points-to-preschool/

China's Childhood Experiment

http://science.sciencemag.org/content/357/6357/1226.full

Reduce Drop off Tears with a Goodbye Ritual

Young children are often looking out the window (sometimes in tears), laying on the floor, and even being peeled from their parents' arms. I encourage families to create a ritual. Take a peek at the attached article for ideas.
https://offspring.lifehacker.com/reduce-day-care-drop-off-tears-with-a-goodbye-ritual-1818620846

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Children Transported to Hospital Operating Room In Style

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/Children-Transported-To-Hospital-Operating-Room-In-Style--445864323.html

Brain Expert says Children Should Not Play Tackle Football

Thinking about allowing your little one play tackle football? Think once more. Take a look at the attached article, to see what the experts are saying.

http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/20751923/in-wake-new-research-brain-expert-says-think-children-play-tackle-football

Domestic Abuse: Focus more on Children

Children need support to survive a situation of domestic violence. The suggestions in this article are compelling. Stability and consistency are beneficial to children, and more importantly, children deserve all of the love they can get from both parents. Take a peek.

http://www.bbc.com/news/education-41319515

Kids Praised for Being Smart More Likely to Cheat, Study Finds

Children will perform, give them more by focusing on 'All' the things that they do, just don't 'overdo' praise. Setting high expectations for children to perform is more beneficial for children. When they exceed your expectations, move on to the next lesson.

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/kids-praised-for-being-smart-more-likely-to-cheat-study-finds-091917.html

Odds for Weight Loss are Stacked Against Children who are Obese Early On

https://news.usc.edu/127436/odds-for-weight-loss-are-stacked-against-children-who-are-obese-early-on/

Protecting our Children: Bullying in Schools Collection

http://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/protecting-our-children-part-bullying-in-schools/collection_b6c066fc-9c77-11e7-ba1f-7fac282b3d10.html

23 Children are Shot Every Day in America

The number 23 is etched in my mind. It makes me so sad to think that children are offended, injured, and/or shot everyday. To learn that 23 children are shot daily in the US, creates the need for additional advocacy on behalf of children and their families. Take a look at the attached article, and consider community-based advocacy in your area.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/twenty-three-children-are-shot-every-day-in-america/2017/09/18/9852b0e0-9ca3-11e7-9c8d-cf053ff30921_story.html?utm_term=.27dcca67c1a9

Princesses Wear Pants

Just Adorable!

https://www.today.com/popculture/savannah-guthrie-jimmy-fallon-talk-childrens-books-bedtime-stories-t116378

3 Things you Should Never Share with your Children

Parents must decide every day how much of themselves they should share with their children. All aspects of life should be addressed, at least to some extent before children walk into the world on their own. Regardless of the books read, articles reviewed, and parenting groups that we may participate in, what works for your household is what works for your family. Fortunately, there isn't a perfect mix to creating and raising a family. Instead, it's people from all walks of life that will have the greatest impact. The most important thing to do as a parent is really pretty simple: LOVE. Love encompasses all of the other factors.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/16/3-things-you-should-never-share-with-your-children-6929182/

The Incredible Years Program

http://www.courier-tribune.com/news/20170916/incredible-years-program-helps-prep-children-for-life

Marlon Bundo-A Day in the Life of the Vice President

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/16/mike-pences-bunny-marlon-bundo-star-childrens-book/673323001/