Did you know that children are uniquely vulnerable to health impacts caused by climate change? Climate change affects all of us, and recent studies point to the adverse effects it has on children. There is a movement to untie early…
Last month, I presented a MGOL workshop in Superior Montana. The people were very friendly and the scenery was gorgeous. My husband and I stayed in a yurt, based on the recommendation of the person who booked the workshop and…
Play Makes Us Human
All About Play July 1, 2023| Dr. Betsy Diamant-CohenPositive Reinforcement Edit I was recently introduced to a wonderful blog about called “Play Makes Us Human” by Peter Gray, a Boston college research professor. It is hosted on Substack, which gives the ability…
Nursery Rhymes and Chickens!
Tomorrow, Ulysses Archie and I will be presenting at the SEL Conference on “How Nursery Rhymes and Chickens Build Social and Emotional Skills.” If you’re in or near Lancaster, PA, check out the conference taking place at the Lancaster Convention…
Presenting at IAEYC in Indianapolis In May, I attended the Indiana AEYC Conference in Indianapolis where I participated in two presentations. One was with my new friend, Jenny Spencer, who presents trainings on Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline around the country. After…
Salaries for people who work with children
Quality childcare is essential for the functioning of our society. Why aren’t childcare workers paid more? Read this article to see how a bonus is being spent to understand why current funding is not enough. Childcare providers (and children’s librarians)…