Archive for 2013
Diane comments on “Be calm to help kids cope with tragic events” SF Chronicle
July 26, 2013
“Be calm to help kids cope with tragic events” SF Chronicle, Dr. Winston Chung http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Be-mindful-when-talking-tragedy-with-children-4682499.php offers advice on the importance of parents talking with children to help them better understand and cope with tragedy. A parent’s tendency to want to protect their child from unpleasant emotions is understandable but brain science tells us to take a […]
Vocabulary and achievement in life
July 24, 2013
Children entering school with a vocabulary of 22,000 words have a distinct advantage over the child who enters school with a vocabulary of 2,000 words. The child with the lower vocabulary is word improvised and that does not bode well for attaining success in school. Many of the skills a child needs to get ready […]
A little bit of brain science is money in the bank for parents
July 16, 2013
The value of reading fiction is receiving much attention these days and research suggests that people who read fiction are better at thinking creatively and they have more insight about others and their perspectives. In addition, brain science tells us that fiction, reading and talking about a story is an activity that helps integrate the […]
The Merry-Go-Round theory of good parenting
July 12, 2013
A current exhibit at the NY Public Library, The ABS of It: Why Children’s Books Matter is a family reunion of sorts as it gathers together creatures and characters from the memories of childhood and parenthood. The exhibit brings new meaning to W.H. Auden’s words: “There are no good books only for children.” Childhood is […]
No need for words, really?
July 1, 2013
Google’s high-tech glasses could be the subject of a science fiction thriller. But they are for real and however controversial they prove to be, they are part of the next generation of technology that will impact the world of communication, as we know it. A recent article in the NYT* highlighted the Google Glass ability […]
