Comments on: "I have an idea!"

By: Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin

Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:25:31 +0000

Harmony, Thanks for your thoughts and encouragement! I will follow up with AAP and see what I can uncover, great suggestion! Hope to see you here again…

By: harmony.langford

harmony.langford — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:16:26 +0000

Hi! I am a kindergarten teacher, mother of five, child care provider educator and early childhood education adult curriculum writer. I've just discovered your blog and how thrilled I am! Thanks for sharing your wonderful thoughts that are so grounded in what is best for children! Keep up the great work! And if you find the Roger Ebert info, be sure to post it!! My pediatrician referred to a recent study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal that stated that when in front of a screen of any sort (computer, TV, video game, etc) the brain operates at 50% as compared to time spent in non-screen active play and learning. No surprise to any of us! Anyway, you might visit the AAP website and see if you can find that study. If I get a chance I'll do the same. Thanks again!

By: Beth Huston

Beth Huston — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:06:47 +0000

Reading your blog makes me think of a book I read a few years ago called, "The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places". It's a great little book by Trimble and Nabhan. Talk about ideas and downtime for kids! They talk about how kids don't look for the vistas and wilderness that adults want, but prefer the small, intimate outdoor spaces that can be the stage for their imaginations. It's a great book! And, Geralyn, incredible blog, keep it up!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:19:26 +0000

Looks like fun. B.