In this episode I dive into the importance of attention span development in children...and in adults! I also talk about why this is so important.

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On this show I mention the book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport. Check it out!

In this episode I talk about some of the more predatory gifts on the market this holiday season, especially those centered around screens. I talk about how children best learn, and engage with the world, especially through PLAY. Then, I give some of my own gift ideas and recommendations for young children this holiday season.

On the episode I talk about the role of news media in our own lives, as well as self care as a practice to sustain and nourish us in our work with children. Then, I talk about the effects of news media on young children. 

This episode is about safety, danger, risk, reward, and decision making. The world is a complicated place; how do we help children learn to navigate all of that? Hint: Putting them in a bubble ain't the answer.

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In this episode I continue to discuss ways to infuse a love of reading, literature, stories, and books into the lives of young children. Here are some of the specific books we talked about today:

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart Brown

Dragons Love Tacos, 1&2 by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri

On A Magical Do Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna

King Alice by Matthew Cordell

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner

In this episode I talk about the new book "How to Raise a Reader" by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of the New York Times book review. I also mention Cal Newport's book "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World" by Cal Newport. I talk about my own history with reading and what it has meant to me, especially in this age of screens and distractions.

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In this episode I try to give a breakdown of some basic terms around gender identity. I also delve into my own personal journey with gender. Please check out the Genderbread person, found easily on google image search. Also check out my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/childhoodevolved . It would mean the world to me if you would become a supporter today! It would also mean so much for you to give me a great rating at the iTunes store. Thanks everyone!

In this episode I attempt to debunk the "myth" of school readiness....or is it a myth?

In this episode I get into the phrase "You're OK!" Often parents, caregivers, and teachers use this phrase in an attempt to help children calm down, but it can actually have quite the opposite effect. In this episode I explain why, and help to give some suggestions for things we can say and do instead.

In this episode we get into the issue of control, and how much to give children, especially around food. How do we know when to retain control, and when to let children have more power? I also reference the book "Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense" by Ellyn Satter.