"Most American kids don’t spend large chunks of their day catching salamanders and poking sticks into piles of fox poop. In a nation moving toward greater standardization of its public-education system, programs centered around getting kids outside to explore aren’t normal."
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/04/early-childhood-outdoor-education/558959/Monday, April 30, 2018
Enhancing Creativity, Reggio
Taking inspiration from the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, Giggles has developed a glass room.
“I have always wanted, always envisaged, a creative space at Giggles,” she says.
The Reggio Emilia philosophy emphasises communication through creativity and embracing the child as a valued citizen in the present, not just the future. The Montessori approach allows children to become independent learners and trust in their own abilities by engaging in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.http://www.chchronicle.com.au/embracing-creativity-27083/
Autism Rates Jump Among US Children
THE RATE OF AUTISM among 8-year-old children in the U.S. has jumped 15 percent from two years ago, according to estimates contained in a study released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2018-04-26/autism-rates-jump-among-us-childrenThe Costs of Childcare Around the World
"Finding the right child care can be a frustrating -- and expensive -- process for parents around the world, from New York to Nairobi."
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/25/health/child-care-parenting-explainer-intl/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/25/health/child-care-parenting-explainer-intl/index.html
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Helpful Tips for Parents of Children with Autism
Kids on the autism spectrum want to play and have fun like any other child, but going to a birthday party or even a playdate can be a challenge.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/04/21/helpful-tips-for-parents-of-children-with-autism/How to Teach Your Children to be Investors Rather than Spenders
Do you want your children to be spenders or investors? In reality, they can be both. Before your children get their first credit card, show them how to make money work for them by investing.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-teach-your-children-to-be-investors-rather-than-spenders-2018-04-20Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Autistic Children May Inherit DNA Mutations from Their Fathers
“This is a really good article—it’s somewhat provocative and it makes us think about [autism genetics in a] different way,” says Lucia Peixoto, a neuroscientist and computational biologist at Washington State University in Spokane, who was not involved in the research. “I think it’s a great contribution to the field.”
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/04/autistic-children-may-inherit-dna-mutations-their-fathersSleep Sacks in ECE Classroom, Ignorance!
When I saw this article, it not only angered me, I am outraged! The mistreatment of young children is never ok..and every action requires parent approval!!
https://www.kfdi.com/news/national/kansas-daycare-under-investigation-after-photos-show-babies-bound-in-sleep-sacks-with-hair-tiesStudying the Health of Military Children
Each year, approximately 100,000 infants are born to military families. These children who were born into the military community will continue to be affected by military life for years to come. Understanding the relationship between military service and the health of military children is important to the well-being and readiness of the entire family.
https://www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/news/quarterdeck/boots-birth-beyond-studying-the-health-of-military-children/article_bc33ae85-23b0-5a17-81b7-cf57462c480d.htmlStudy Finds Link Between Low Educational Attainment and Criminal Behavior
Scientists have found evidence that a genetic risk for low educational attainment is associated with having a criminal record in adulthood. Their new study, published in Psychological Science, provides evidence that some genetic variants are loosely linked to criminal behaviors.But the findings don’t mean some people are destined to a life of crime just because of their DNA. http://www.psypost.org/2018/04/study-genes-linked-lower-educational-attainment-also-predict-criminal-behavior-51071
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Report Finds More than Half of Android Apps for Children are in Violation of COPPA
The study looked at 5,855 child-directed apps, and the researchers said they “Identified several concerning violations and trends.” According to the study, 4.8 percent had clear violations surrounding sharing location or contact information without consent, 18 percent shared identifiers for ad targeting, 40 percent shared personal information without proper security protocols, and 39 percent disregarded “contractual obligations aimed at protecting children’s privacy.”
https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/16/17242574/report-android-apps-children-violate-coppa
Moms with Chronic Depression Might Impact Their Kids IQ, Study Says
Children who had severely depressed mothers had an average verbal IQ score of 7.30, as compared to a score of 7.78 in kids without depressed mothers, The Economic Times reported. And Dr. Patricia East, a research scientist at UC San Diego, noted that the study data suggested about 20 percent of moms who are severely depressed when their child turns 1 stay depressed for a long time. https://www.romper.com/p/moms-chronic-depression-might-impact-their-kids-iq-study-says-8813808
Better Education During Childhood Decreases Risk of Dementia in African Americans
INDIANAPOLIS - A newly published observational study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University has found that increased levels of education, particularly for those who grew up in low-income rural areas, was significantly associated with the decrease in the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older African Americans previously reported by the same research group.
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-04/ri-bed041618.php
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-04/ri-bed041618.php
A Paris Auction Helps Bring Art to Children
Julien Garcia-Toudic, 22, was among the students charged with collecting the donated street art. “It can be complicated to ask artists to donate work,” he said. “But as soon as I explained that it was for charity and it would be financing children’s access to art, they were immediately supportive of the cause.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/arts/a-paris-auction-helps-bring-art-to-children.htmlWednesday, April 18, 2018
Reading Aloud to Young Children has Benefits for Behavior and Attention
It’s a truism in child development that the very young learn through relationships and back-and-forth interactions, including the interactions that occur when parents read to their children.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Taekwondo Training Improves Mood and Socialability in Children from Multicultural Families in South Korea
See for yourself how this study was conducted and see if you can help adjust the 'Tudes' in your household, and positively affect your children's sociability.
Conclusions of the study are found below, but the study and citations are available in the link that's attached.
"Conclusions: Our findings suggest that participation in regular TKD training can be effective for balanced improvements in variables of basic fitness and that it exerts a positive effect on the mood and development of sociability."
http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/757Saturday, April 14, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Too Much Homework
Teens need about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night, according to the National Sleep Foundation, but only about 15 percent are getting that amount. During the school week, most teens will get about six hours of sleep a night, according to the U.S. News.
http://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/news/study-too-much-homework-may-cause-students-to-stress/article_ecf4eb38-3d05-11e8-b672-fbb7474b09b3.html
Why Free Time for Play is So Important for Every Child
Children take part in play in different ways as they grow and develop. Sometimes children like to play alone and sometimes they enjoy playing with others. ...As babies, toddlers and young children learn and develop their play with others becomes increasingly intricate and complex."https://waldorfeducation.org/RelId/660556/ISvars/default/Why_Free_Time_for_Play_is_So_Important_for_Every_Child.htm
13 Habits That Raise Well Adjusted Kids
The foundation for things like generosity, responsibility, appreciation, warmth, kindness, helpfulness and hard-work ethic all starts during the early years.
https://waldorfeducation.org/RelId/660554/ISvars/default/Boundaries_Routines_and_Early_Bedtimes_13_Habits_That_Raise_Well_Adjusted_Kids.htm
Safeguarding Young Children from Addictive Substances
BACKGROUND
As a result of America’s current addiction epidemic, babies and pre-school age children are being accidentally exposed at unacceptably high rates to toxic, addictive substances including nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, prescription drugs, marijuana and illicit drugs. Fortunately, there are steps parents, health care professionals, policymakers, industry and researchers can take to prevent such occurrences and protect children from the potentially life-threatening effects of these substances.https://www.centeronaddiction.org/addiction-research/reports/childhood-poisoning-safeguarding-young-children-addictive-substances
7 Child Care Subsidies That Every Family Should Know
You might think you can't afford to hire a nanny, but families often qualify for different child care subsidies, programs, and resources. The average American family pays about $18,000 per year in child care expenses, so working families will welcome the help with financial assistance of any kind.
https://www.care.com/c/stories/3153/child-care-subsidies-and-programs/
All Parents Need to see This!
A middle-school teacher who took to Facebook to vent her frustration with the perceived bad behavior of students and parents has struck a nerve with her now-viral post. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/frustrated-teacher-urges-parents-stop-coddling-enabling-children/story?id=54358481
Reading to Children Could Reduce Hyperactivity and Aggression
Those children whose parents were video taped and given pointers had 69 percent less hyperactivity. They also had less problems with aggression and internalizing problems.http://parenting.blog.austin360.com/2018/04/10/reading-playing-with-your-children-could-reduce-hyperactivity-aggression-and-more-study-finds/
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