There’s been a lot written about spanking recently, brought about by current events and prominent figures. I’ve been sitting back without writing anything about it, just observing and trying to process the kind of discussion it was bringing to the surface. It seems that as a society, we’re ready to have a conversation about spanking.
Six Ways You’re (Unintentionally) Telling Kids NOT to Listen
Learning to be a good listener is a critical skill. Kids need to learn to be active listeners (here’s how I teach it in the classroom) and adults need to remember to be good listeners too. But there are also things we do as we speak to children that may increase or lessen the likelihood that children will actually be listening.
Standing Up for Children and Childhood: If Not YOU, Then Who?
A week ago I had the tremendous pleasure of being a keynote speaker at Arkansas State University’s ECE conference. I met some absolutely wonderful people there and had a fantastic experience getting to know many people and seeing childhood from their eyes.
How to Pull it Together When You’re Parenting on Empty
It’s OK NOT to Share Section 7: Sensitive Subjects
Photography and Self Care
I’m pleased to share another piece from Beryl Ayn Young, a talented teacher and photographer. As I know many of my readers are using photography either personally or professionally as a tool for documentation, I’m always happy to share Beryl’s work. The focus for this latest course particularly caught my attention: Photography as a form of self-care.
What Are You Reading? Not Just Cute Book List Additions
If you haven’t been over to my Book List lately, you may want to hop over and take a peek! There are a few new additions of books I’ve found fascinating and inspiring, and I want to share a few of them with you here.
Perspective: A Powerful Tool for Challenging Behaviors
I couldn’t help but think about parents and teachers who love and teach children with challenging behaviors as I drove along the hills behind my childhood home this past weekend.
Looking for More STEM? Here’s How You Actually Inspire Your Child’s Mind
There’s so much I like about Verizon’s new “Inspire Her Mind” commercial (seen below and here), but something about it left me feeling unsettled.
TinkerLab DrawBot: Simple STEM Fun for Kids!
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