Sing For Success
Singing to your baby writes a score that prepares a child’s brain for future language and communication skills. Listen now!
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Count With Me
Simply counting objects out loud while playing with your youngster can add up to big benefits later on. Listen to find out why.
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Kindergartners’ Mathematics Success Hinges on Preschool Skills (Science Daily)
Focus On This
Vision problems are increasingly common among children. Canadian researchers have found a way to drastically reduce the likelihood of children developing vision issues. Hint: It’s outside.
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Outdoor Time is Good for Your Eyes (Science News for Students)
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Don’t let cold weather stop your children from spending time outside. Contrary to what you may think, exposure to cold weather is beneficial to a little one’s health and development.
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Alternatives To Suspension And Expulsion
There are alternatives to suspension and expulsion. Especially when it comes to pre-Kindergartners. Listen to find out more.
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Pre-K Expulsion Reports and Policy Briefs (Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy)
Four Key Facts About pre-K Expulsion (Eye on Early Education)
Racial Bias (Margaret’s Blog)
Using Positive Discipline (Maryland Family Network)
Four Key Facts About pre-K Expulsion (Eye on Early Education)
Racial Bias (Margaret’s Blog)
Using Positive Discipline (Maryland Family Network)
Building Strong Kids
Who will your child become? That’s a concern for many parents. Duke University researchers may have a clue. Listen now!
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Don't Be A Dope
Many states have or are legalizing marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal purposes. So what does second hand marijuana smoke mean for young children? Listen to find out more.
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The Six C's
Are your children learning their A, B, C’s? What about just the C’s? The book Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us about Raising Successful Children introduces the concept of the six C's of effective child development. Listen now!
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Media Malaise
We bring you a special news bulletin: Are your children at risk of Media Malaise? Tune in to find out!
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In The Moment
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say that teaching mindfulness to children as young as four-years-old can help them be more aware of how they are feeling not only physically but also emotionally and socially, and be more aware of the feelings of others.
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Teaching Mindfulness to Preschoolers May Improve School Performance (What to Expect)
Spiderman Breaths and Mindfulness in Pre-K (Mindful Schools)
Spiderman Breaths and Mindfulness in Pre-K (Mindful Schools)