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Creating awareness of the impact we can all easily have on optimal brain development for ALL children.
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I have created a post of a RAINBOW of needs all children want all adults to know. This is rainbow leads to something better than a pot of gold at the end and it doesn’t depend on luck! Having these eight needs met will contribute to a happy life with a healthy and well developed brain! Delete the scoop?
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A group of researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with their children.
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"Among many of their findings, they have discovered that single mothers who engage with children in daily activities -- such as reading stories or playing games -- may experience lower levels of stress." Delete the scoop?
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"When we have our brains functioning best... we can be an even more positive influence for everyone in our lives. And... when we better understand and provide what brains need most, then we can support optimal growth, health and happiness!" Delete the scoop?
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December 17, 2012 6:07 PM
Thank you for sharing! Won't it be wonderful when this becomes reality every day?!
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A mentally stimulating environment at home during early childhood affects a child's brain development, a new study finds. Later in childhood, the home environment may matter less. Delete the scoop?
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I find it amazing that due to technological advances, we now understand the developing brain better than ever before, and in many cases just the opposite is occurring for too many children. Delete the scoop?
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"Above & Beyond is a story about what is possible when communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take center stage in schools and transform learning opportunities for all kids." Via EDTC@UTB, mariarobets Delete the scoop?
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Robert D. Shepherd previously wrote a post about why standardization fails. Now he asks whether we want to standardize for a certain outcome or whether we want an education that discovers the geniu... Delete the scoop?
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Lack of exercise tops the list of the biggest concerns about kids' health, according to a new survey of American adults. Delete the scoop?
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Understanding that parents and care providers are VERY busy, I had a great desire to find a way to share this information and ideas to use in everyday life in the easiest possible way. Delete the scoop?
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Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab showed role models, including superheroes such as Batman and Spiderman, can help children choose healthy food. Via Murali Madhavan Delete the scoop?
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Kicker: Play PaysRider: Six reasons why free play is so important If you're like many parents, your child's summer may already be booked up with "enriching activities." Maybe you're shipping him off to a rigorous math... Delete the scoop?
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Summer vacation is right around the corner, which means a few things: sleeping late, lazy days spent in the sun, dips in the lake, barbeques...and unfortunately, "summer brain drain". Delete the scoop?
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Brazelton realized that children's behavior affects parents just as parents' behavior affects children. It is a two-way street. Delete the scoop?
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Frequently children get into trouble at home and in school because they move too much. They fidget, fall off chairs, or leave their seats when they are expected
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This understanding so important and so helpful for many educators and parents. ... but best of all benefits children! Delete the scoop?
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Books and educational toys can make a child smarter, but they also influence how the brain grows, according to new research presented here on Sunday at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Via Sally DeCost
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October 20, 2012 11:50 AM
A valuable article on important research. Continuing to share evidence of what is best for developing brains is essential to making a positive impact.
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January 29, 5:37 AM
I would agree. Do have a look at all the educational toys to be found on http://www.homeschoolsource.co.uk
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When playing with a child, signing a song, or reading a book together, you might frequently hear, "Do it again!!" We all have probably heard this request. This repetition is exactly what the developing brain needs! Delete the scoop?
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We’re increasingly expecting kindergarteners to do the work that second graders used to do and creating even less opportunity for the “child” in these kids to express itself. Delete the scoop?
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17-year-old author and innovator Nikhil Goyal says it's possible if schools change their 'do as you're told' mentality. Delete the scoop?
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The start of a new school year can invoke dread or relief depending on the amount of routine you establish for your family. Delete the scoop?
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Every baby uses signals to communicate and it is simply up to parents to learn how to interpret every gurgle, giggle and facial expression... Delete the scoop?
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A psychologist in Marin County, Calif., says everything today’s parents think they’re doing right is actually wrong. Via Murali Madhavan Delete the scoop?
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Society rewards extroverts, but introverts have a hidden strength all their own... Via Murali Madhavan Delete the scoop?
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"It’s not the first question visitors ask, but you can see it in the darting eyes as folks walk through the halls teeming with students and staff. “What’s the secret?” they want to know. “How can Harlem Children’s Zone (HZC) get thousands of poor children to succeed academically where hundreds of programs and billions of dollars have failed?” Delete the scoop?
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