by webdev | Sep 1, 2018 | News
One of the most important things parents can do, beyond keeping kids healthy and safe, is to read with them. That means starting when they are newborns and not even able to talk, and continuing well beyond the years that they can read by themselves. Study after study shows that early reading with children helps them learn to speak, interact, bond with parents and read early themselves, and reading with kids who already know how to read helps them feel close to caretakers, understand the world around them and be empathetic citizens of the world.
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by webdev | Sep 1, 2018 | News
“Research has found that early didactic instruction might actually worsen academic performance,” states David Kohn in his New York Times article, “Let the Kids Learn Through Play.” He goes on to say that, “Rebecca A. Marcon, a psychology professor at the University of North Florida, studied 343 children who had attended a preschool class that was ‘academically oriented,’ one that encouraged ‘child initiated’ learning, or one in between. Children’s progress ‘may have been slowed by overly academic preschool experiences that introduced formalized learning experiences too early for most children’s developmental status,’ Dr. Marcon wrote.
by webdev | Sep 1, 2018 | News
Science can help you be a better, happier parent.
Thanks to The Gottman Institute for sharing this post by Jessica Stillman: “While there are some classic principles of parenting that never change–more love is always better, default to honesty, avoid general labels that will almost surely outlast their usefulness–science is continually uncovering fresh insights on raising kids. Keeping up with this research will arm you with the best information to evaluate the latest parenting trends and decide what’s best for your family…”
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by webdev | Sep 1, 2018 | News
Stop praising kids for their innate or God-given abilities, and instead focus on their effort.
What if I were to tell you that you could increase the odds that your kids will achieve great success in life–maybe greater success than you’ve had–simply by making a small change in how you praise them and talk about achievement? Learn more here about encouraging effort and its effectiveness…
by webdev | Sep 1, 2018 | News
Hoosier parents now have a new tool to help their children learn and grow, thanks to a newly launched free texting service, Bloom Bright. Created by Early Learning Indiana and supported by PNC Bank,
Bloom Bright sends biweekly text messages to parents and other caretakers who sign up for the program. The messages offer easy ways to
boost development in children from birth through five More information here.
