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Children Learn by Doing: Everyday Lessons in Everyday Tasks

Some time ago, I stumbled across this quote from educational reformer John Holt: “Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.” I love this quote because it encompasses much of what I believe about children. Learning opportunities are traditionally thought to be between the hours …

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As spring break approaches, here are some ideas to make family travel days less stressful and more educational

Spending long periods in a car or on a plane with young children is asking for trouble. I am often left wondering why some airlines don’t have a separate line for parents traveling with children. It would certainly benefit everyone involved to avoid the awkwardness that ensues as we fold up the stroller in the …

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Developmental Milestones: The Importance of Proactive Parents

Early Education Information for Teachers, Parents & Caregivers Outside voices may initially act dismissive when children fail to reach a milestone at the appropriate time. Extended family members are notorious for chiming in that your children are doing just fine, citing the cousin who didn’t talk until she turned five and hasn’t stopped talking since. …

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