Use of Natural and Everyday Objects for Toys … features on BBC Breakfast today…
BBC Breakfast covered a story today of a Bristol nursery that has trialled replacing plastic, conventional toys with simple everyday objects and natural materials, in
Cheethas – a therapeutic story for young children experiencing divorce or separation…
Once upon a time, there lived in a valley hidden deep in the African Bush, two fine and powerful cheetahs. Alaya was slender and sleek,
Genies, Screens and Snowflakes
“The Genie is out of the Bottle….and we cannot put it back”..…..was the phrase left etched on my mind on the 4th January 2019, as
An Interview with Mary-Helen Immordino-Yang and Scott Barry Kaufman – ‘A Defence of Daydreaming’ from WHYY.org
Children are often told to stop daydreaming. But neuroscientists are finding that daydreaming is vital exercise for the brain. Letting your mind wander is important
The Decline of Play and Rise in Children’s Mental Disorders. by Peter Gray Ph.D. (freedom to Learn)
There’s a reason kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Rates of depression and anxiety among young people in America have been increasing steadily for the past
From Naturalstart.org – ‘Nurturing Children’s Love – Animals’
A group of preschoolers, trying their hardest to be quiet while on a nature walk, are treated to the antics of a family of ducks
An interesting article from mybrainblox.com – ‘Why Open ended Toys are so Good for Kids’
“The more passive the toy, the more active the play.” After spending an arm & a leg on presents, parents are often frustrated and baffled
From psychologytoday.com – ‘The Empathy Brain’ By Christian Keysers
Why We Care About The People Of Syria Modern western cultures have shifted their focus from groups and classes to the individual and his or
Some helpful tips to limit screentime from mastermommy.com ’19 Strategies to Limit Screen time in kids’
By Priya, January 29, 2019 What is Screen Time : Screen time includes usage of smartphones, playing video games, watching television etc. Excess screen time
‘Why Kids Need Risk, Fear and Excitement’ by Mariana Brussoni Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia
“Be careful!” “Not so high!” “Stop that!” Concerned parents can often be heard urging safety when children are at play. Recent research suggests this may