Here’s a nice, meditative piece on how the sounds, smells, and even word associations of childhood can evoke strong memories. Writing for The American Scholar, Brian Doyle asks, “Why do we not sing these things as miracles?” It is also…
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The Deep Memories of Childhood
Posted in Brain, Childhood, Early Childhood, Parenting, Teaching Tagged with: American Scholar, Brian Doyle, Concordia University, Early Childhood, Memory, Mindfulness, Screen Time, Working Memory
Executive Functions in Preschool and Kindergarten
This past week I had an opportunity to present a program at Brick Church School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The program was sponsored by the New York State Association of Independent Schools, and teachers from schools in…
Posted in Boys, Child Psychology, Early Childhood, Education, Executive Functions, Girls, Professional Development, Psychology of Youth, Social Communication, Teaching Tagged with: 8 pillars model, academic, Brick Church School, communication, Dr. Cox, Early Childhood, Education, Executive Functions, family, grades, Kindergarten, NYSAIS, Organization, Planning, Play, Preschool, Professional Development, River School, Schools, Teachers
