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Guide at a Glance: Alternative Education Approaches

Jul 28, 2010 02:06AM

 Montessori The Montessori method was born in 1907 in the slums of Italy, when physician Maria Montessori founded Casa dei Bambini, or Child...

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Kindergarten Crisis: Why Children Have to Play in School

Jul 28, 2010 02:06AM

Time for play in most public kindergartens has dwindled to the vanishing point, replaced by lengthy lessons and standardized testing, according to three recent studies reporting that classic play materials have largely disappeared...

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Out of the Mouths of Babes: A Dozen Ways Children Teach Us to Eat Mindfully

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Dr. Michelle May

Children are born with the ability to eat instinctively, fully tuned in to internal cues of hunger and fullness.

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Kayaking with Kids: An Interactive Experience Between Children and Parents

Jun 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Larry and Christine Showler

Kayaking provides a wonderful way to solidify the bond between a child and parent, by sealing it with nature itself.

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Common Sense Defenses Against Seasonal Allergies: Tips to Help Children Breathe Easier

May 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Bevin Wallace

When seasonal allergies begin affecting your children’s sleep, concentration, and school attendance, follow these tips to naturally reduce their contact with allergic substances while boosting their immune system.

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Holistic Jobs: USF Launches First School of Global Sustainability

May 01, 2010 03:00AM

University becomes the first of its kind to establish a School of Global Sustainability.

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Exercising Benefits Expectant Mothers and Babies: Keep Fit for a Healthy Mom and Little One

May 01, 2010 03:00AM

New research suggests that exercising up to the end of pregnancy can lead to the birth of healthier birth weight babies.

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Native Tongues: Newborn Cries Don’t All Sound Alike

May 01, 2010 03:00AM

According to research, from their very first days, the cries of newborns already bear the mark of the primary language their parents speak.

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Virtual Library: Pioneering School Library Becomes Bookless

Apr 01, 2010 03:00AM

One school trades its paper-and-ink library collection in for electronic devices with mixed results.

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Outdoor Play: Make Every Walk an Adventure

Apr 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Debra Bokur

Embarking on an outdoor walking adventure is an easy and enjoyable way of introducing children to nature’s wonders.

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