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Maryann "Mar." Harman

When is TV too much TV or should there be NO TV?

In Bob McGrath's Interview on Music and Learning Channel, he vibrantly discussed television -- when it's good, when it's too much.  Today,…

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Rae Pica

Should Children Be Taught Not to Talk to Strangers?

In this week's featured Body, Mind and Child interview, Lenore Skenazy says "Don't talk to strangers" is one of the most useless pieces of…

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Errol Smith

Parent /Teacher Conflict: Is face to face better than, phone, email or letter?

This week's program was especially relevant to me. Until this year we have home schooled our daughter so I have very little experience with…

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Maryann "Mar." Harman

Can music training start even before a baby is born?

Many people worry about starting too late or, too early.  Some sit on couches and place headphones on their bellies hoping the baby is enjo…

Started by Maryann "Mar." Harman

0 Jul 27
Regina Lamourelle

Should We Lobby for Panic Buttons on Social Media Sites?

I heard about a grassroots movement in the UK this morning (BBC News Update) where parents were successful in getting Facebook to add a PAN…

Started by Regina Lamourelle

10 Jul 27
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Regina Lamourelle

Do Teacher's Treat Children Differently Because of Gender?

Research shows that teachers interact with boys differently than girls. Boys interact with teachers more than girls and teachers are more l…

Started by Regina Lamourelle

7 Jul 26
Reply by Kristina Moore
Errol Smith

Why is there such a huge discconnect between what trained eductors know and what parents believe? Is Pamela Right?

Parents Bamboozled by Fear Rae Pica and Pamela Paul Pamela Paul is journalist for Time magazine and author of "Parenting, Inc." , an…

Started by Errol Smith

5 Jul 18
Reply by m williams
Maryann "Mar." Harman

When is TV too much TV or should there be NO TV?

In Bob McGrath's Interview on Music and Learning Channel, he vibrantly discussed television -- when it's good, when it's too much.  Today,…

Started by Maryann "Mar." Harman

1 Jul 14
Reply by Rae Pica
Carol Garboden Murray

I don't agree that it's a big mistake to keep 4 year olds out of kindergarten in NY

Although Beth makes some great points - I don't agree it is a mistake to hold your child back! If kindergarten teachers/principals were rea…

Started by Carol Garboden Murray

4 Jun 30
Reply by MaryAnn Kohl, art author
WendyZ

Kindergarten Teachers; Many are not Early Childhood focused.

I'm sure I have said a lot of this before, but I recently completed a practicum in a public Kindergarten classroom and must reiterate. It q…

Started by WendyZ

2 Jun 30
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Beth Nimeh

help

COuld any offer some great activities for 18 month olds My classroom is now younger 18-24 months. the weather on the east coast is colo, co…

Started by Beth Nimeh

15 Jun 30
Reply by MaryAnn Kohl, art author
Lisa Guernsey

Kindergartens and "developmentally appropriate practice"

I'm working on an essay about how kindergartens have changed over the years and I'd love to get your thoughts on good sources for more info…

Started by Lisa Guernsey

19 Jun 30
Reply by MaryAnn Kohl, art author
Rae Pica

Should Children Be Taught Not to Talk to Strangers?

In this week's featured Body, Mind and Child interview, Lenore Skenazy says "Don't talk to strangers" is one of the most useless pieces of…

Started by Rae Pica

12 Jun 30
Reply by MaryAnn Kohl, art author

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