Mar 31, 2017
Do we see childhood for what it really is? Are we ready to challenge our ideas and put on a new pair of spectacles? Emily Plank joins us for the second in a series of discussions about her book, Discovering the Culture of Childhood. In this episode, she talks about friendships in early childhood, the tricky task...
Mar 31, 2017
In this episode, I'm answering a reader's two-part question. First, what are some suggestions for redirecting children and second, what did I mean when I wrote that "teachable moments cannot occur when children are in an emotional state." With the first question, we'll examine what redirection really means, and how...
Mar 14, 2017
In this episode, I discuss the introdcution of the book, "Discovering the Culture of Childhood", with its author, Emily Plank. (This is the read-along book for NJC readers.) Emily tells us how she began to see childhood and child development through new eyes, and how that changed her as a teacher and parent. (Also,...
Mar 14, 2017
Second Read: And the Award Goes To... Following the season of Hollywood award shows, I got thinking about who really deserves an award for making a difference in the lives of children. Regular moms, dads, teachers, and care-givers. (Maybe we'd let a few Hollywood elites in too....)
Mar 14, 2017
Here's the story behind Not Just Cute -- how it got its name and how it got started. A quick look at what drives the focus on intentional, whole child development at Not Just Cute.