A few years ago, I was distraught and overwhelmed with the negative effects of popular culture, electronic toys and media in general on children’s imaginations, play and general well-being. Then I met someone who quite literally changed my life: Diane Levin. Diane is one of the experts in our world on this topic. She [...]
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A friend of mine, who is a fantastic middle school teacher recently became a dad for the first time. He emailed me looking for ideas and recommendations about play for infants and toddlers -an age group he is a little less familiar with, but learning about everyday! It’s a great question, and one that [...] “My daughter’s friend is obsessed with Hannah Montana. What can I do?” asked a mom. She was looking for advice on ways to manage her six-year-old daughter’s friendship in a way that supported her own values. The “Tween Scene” is hitting kids younger and younger, and it is no joke. First off all, there isn’t [...] Yesterday’s post left me feeling depressed. Today I will share good news. Actually, great news! In the midst of all that is working against children and imaginative play these days, there is an active organization called TRUCE (Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment). TRUCE has been around for years and has produced a number of [...] |
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