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How Favoritism Affects Children & How to Handle It!
The parent trap. We all favor one child more out of all our kids. Come on, admit it! But how does this affect our kids, the ‘favored’ and the ‘unfavored’? And how can we handle favoritism in the best way in our family? Favoritism is a common phenomenon in every home. It could be…
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YOLO to YODO – philosophy gets serious about happiness: Brendan Hogan at TEDxNYU
About BrendanBrendan Hogan is Master Teacher in the Liberal Studies Program at NYU where he teaches the history of political thought and topics in philosophy of social science and political philosophy. He received his PhD in philosophy from The New School for Social Research and taught at Pacific Lutheran University before joining LSP here…
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Building Well-Rounded Children: The Holistic Approach to Social Development in Montessori Education
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be happy, confident, and well-adjusted individuals who can succeed in life. One of the most important factors in achieving this is social development, which includes the ability to interact with others, express emotions, and develop positive relationships. Montessori education takes a holistic approach…
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Green Therapy: The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Nature for Kids
In today’s fast-paced world, children spend more time indoors than ever before. Between school, homework, and screen time, many kids have limited opportunities to explore the natural world around them. However, research has shown that spending time in nature can have numerous benefits for children’s physical and mental well-being. From building physical strength and…
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“The Joy of Obey” in Early Childhood Education: Promoting Positive Development
Early childhood education is a critical period in a child’s life where they develop important social, emotional, and cognitive skills that set the foundation for their future success. Obedience is often viewed as a negative trait in early childhood education, as it can be seen as stifling creativity and individuality. However, there is a…
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The Importance of Music Education for Children: Benefits for Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Development
Music education is really important for kids. It can help with their thinking skills, emotions, language development, and social skills. Let me explain why. When children learn music, their brains get a workout. Research has shown that playing an instrument can make kids better at things like problem-solving and planning. It can also improve…
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Building a Strong Foundation: The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education has been a topic of interest for parents and educators for many years, and for good reason. Research has shown that an early start to education can have a positive impact on a child’s development, both academically and socially. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at why an…
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Building relationships between parents and teachers: Megan Olivia Hall at TEDxBurnsvilleED
Megan Olivia Hall, Science Teacher (2013 Minnesota Teacher of the Year) Megan Olivia Hall teaches science and service at Open World Learning Community, an intentionally small Expeditionary Learning school in Saint Paul Public Schools. She founded Open’s first Advanced Placement program, recruiting students from all walks of life to college prep classes. She is…
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Communication and the Teenage Brain. | Martyn Richards | TEDxNorwichED
Martyn begins by introducing teenagers many of whom were once sweet children, and will one day become loving adults, but who between-times morph into lazy, unlikeable adolescents. He questions whether this is all Nurture, all Nature, or a combination of both, but that science can now show us that Nature definitely plays a significant…