Here are seven recently published children's books that have depth and character. Several teach us about self-worth, perfectionism and listening to ourselves. Others expand our horizons to include diverse US families and other countries. They are all books that you'll enjoy reading as much as your child does. We're All Works of Art By Mark Sperring Illustrated by Rose … [Read more...] about 7 Meaningful New Children’s Books
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Why Science Matters for Children
You wake up to the alarm clock on your smartphone. You press a remote control that turns on the television. You fall out of bed and review your email while pulling up a favorite tune on your desktop. You amble to the kitchen where you pour a cup from your automatic coffeemaker and pop some vitamins to keep yourself healthy. All the luxuries we have gotten used to—the fridge, … [Read more...] about Why Science Matters for Children
Teen Dating Abuse: How to Help Your Daughter
It can turn into a parent’s worst nightmare: one day your darling teen daughter stops listening to you. Starts lying to you. Disappears and refuses to say where she has been. She forgets everything you’ve taught her, and worse, she returns your care and concern with a snarl, tells you you’re stupid and warns you to leave her alone. It won’t take you long to figure out that sh … [Read more...] about Teen Dating Abuse: How to Help Your Daughter
Children’s Books on Black History
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History designated the second week in February as "Negro History Week." They chose this week because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). The intention of the week was to encourage the teaching of Black History in the nation's … [Read more...] about Children’s Books on Black History
A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
Before responding to the New York Times editorial, "How to Inoculate against Anti-Vaxxers" (January 20, 2019), I want to point out that the opposite term, "Pro-Vaxxer" is rarely seen or heard, as if belief in the safety and efficacy of vaccines were so universal and such a no-brainer that there would be no need to coin a word to single it out, much less imply that the naysayers … [Read more...] about A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
Children's Music is so rich. It's no longer silly music for children; it's music that everyone loves. Below are the GRAMMY Award Nominees for the Best Children's Album of 2019. The winner is All the Sounds. You can listen to samples of the music by clicking on the links. All the Sounds by Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats 2018 Lucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Nominated so … [Read more...] about 2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
2019 Youth Media Award Winners
Every year in January, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) gives awards for outstanding children's books. The awards include the John Newberry Medal, the Randolph Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and the Robert F. Sibert Medal, among others. For a complete list, see the American Libraries Magazine. JOHN NEWBERRY MEDAL The Newberry Medal … [Read more...] about 2019 Youth Media Award Winners
Black Panther Wins SAG Award
Black Panther won the top honor last night at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performance by a motion picture cast. Here's a video of the cast's acceptance speech. Common Sense Media gives Black Panther 5 stars and says that it is "Great for Families" and for ages 12 and up. Common Sense Media is the best place to go if you want to know if a movie is … [Read more...] about Black Panther Wins SAG Award
Why Teens Need More Sleep
Since 1996, Kyla Wahlstrom and her research team at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) have led the way in the study of later start times for high school students, beginning with their study of the impact of later start times on educational achievement in two different districts. Two Minneapolis-area school districts, suburban Edina and urban … [Read more...] about Why Teens Need More Sleep
Helpful Tips For Your Colicky Baby
If you are wondering if your baby has colic, he probably does not. When you have a colicky baby, you know it. A colicky baby is one who cries more than three hours a day, usually in the evening hours, at least three days a week. The colicky baby cries intensely and appears in agony. He may have a flushed face, and a rigid, distended abdomen. He cries with legs drawn up and … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips For Your Colicky Baby