Finland’s success chronicled in this report — breaking all the “rules” America has set up! http://hechingerreport.org/how-finland-broke-every-rule-and-created-a-top-school-system/
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Don’t believe your child is influenced by advertising? Think again! http://lauragraceweldon.com/2015/09/25/kids-cant-filter-out-advertising/
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Now even Lego says that play is the best teacher early on. Read their findings here: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/mar/15/children-learn-play-age-eight-lego
Children should learn mainly through play until age of eight, says Lego Read More »
Homework? NOT! Conclusive evidence against the use of homework in children’s lives. Read the report here: http://www.salon.com/2016/03/05/homework_is_wrecking_our_kids_the_research_is_clear_lets_ban_elementary_homework/
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Research links the increase in ADHD to screen preoccupation. You can read about this research here; http://learningbreakthrough.com/learning-breakthrough-blog/screen-time-adhd/
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The Director at Columbia University’s Clinical Psychology Program gathers research demonstrating the power of spirituality in the lives of children… http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2015/10/01/spiritual-children-lisa-miller
What Does It Mean To Raise A Spiritual Child? Read More »
More and more research pours in about the value for brain development in children of teaching handwriting as curriculum decisions eliminate teaching handwriting in many schools. Read the post here.
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Excellent article on the Psychology Today website about the effects of excessive ‘screentime’ for children. Read “Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy and Lazy“
Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy and Lazy Read More »
A new study reveals that screens of any kind (even small screens) interfere with sound sleep for children. Fourth and seventh graders participated in a study on obesity in which this reality became evident. It is not only the distraction of it, it is the emissions! Read on…
Small screens mess with children’s sleep, study finds Read More »
No surprises here but wonderful verification. Hiking makes us happy, reduces stress, and boosts our sense of well-being (‘sense of life’ in Waldorf terms!). Read the post here.
Study: Hiking Makes You Happier Read More »
