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It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Mixed-Age Socialization for Kids
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “it takes a village?” Maybe you think of community – of taking kids to cul-de-sac
You can catch up: Why common core standards are not as important as you think
When a toddler takes a few steps and falls down, we say he is “learning to walk.” We don’t say he’s “failing to walk.” But
Soon Going To Public School Will Feel Like A 20th Century Idea: Podcast Recap
The minute the Internet came online our entire education system became obsolete – Hannah Frankman The time to bid farewell to the 20th century notion
Bullying and the dark side of socialization in Public Schools
Everybody knows the meme: “Homeschoolers aren’t socialized.” Queue knowing glances, side-eyes, and judgmental giggles. Education within the home is sometimes seen as withdrawal from society,
25 Ways to Socialize Kids Outside of Public School
We all know the stereotype: kids who don’t go to public school aren’t properly socialized. It’s a legitimate concern, and it causes many parents to
Active vs. passive screen time: how does it affect your kids?
Screens are no longer indulgences or luxuries in society; they are tools. As we are (slowly) learning to help kids master these tools, we are
Why restricting screen time may actually be harmful for kids
In the days of hunter-gatherer humanity (in some parts of the world, not all that long ago), there were certain tools needed for survival. Sharp
What to do when you’re bored? Nothing.
Leo Tolstoy once said, “All our education should be directed to the accumulation of the cultural heritage of our ancestors, the best thinkers of the
How to incorporate play into your kid’s day (and why it’s important)
The life of a fourth grader is an alarmingly busy one. The schedules of fourth graders are often inundated with the pressure to pursue task
The American Myth of Illiteracy: How Education Worked Before Taxpayer-Funded Schooling
If you want to sell someone something, you first have to convince them that they need it. This rationalization is the likely source of a
