Recent scientific findings show name-calling, taunting, and other forms of verbal abuse can change the brain structure of pre-teens and teens. While we always knew hurtful words could wound emotionally, we now know they can hurt in even deeper ways with profound consequences. https://wehavekids.com/parenting/Verbal-Abuse-Effects
McKenna Meyers
I'm a former preschool and kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in special education. I have 2 sons -- one with autism. I love to write, decorate, and find ways to bring meaning and peace into my life. Learn about my adventure at superherostay-at-homemom.blogspot.com
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Decluttering your home is a wonderful way to add serenity to your life and discover that less is more. https://dengarden.com/cleaning/How-to-Get-Organized-at-Home-and-Create-a-Peaceful-Life
Three of the best education systems in the world--Germany, Japan, and Finland--have play-based kindergartens. Why does the United States insist on academic rigor in kindergarten when research doesn't support it?
McKenna Meyersflipped into Kindergarten LearningIf you grew up with an absent father through death, divorce, or his emotional disengagement, you may struggle to move forward in your life. By ignoring your anger, not being vulnerable, and blaming yourself, you remain a victim. https://wehavekids.com/family-relationships/absent-fathers-effects-abandoned-daughters
- McKenna Meyersflipped into Kindergarten Learning
Whether your dad died, divorced your mom and left the home, or remained but was emotionally detached, you felt the repercussions of his rejection. Find out how to recover from his abandonment and live a meaningful life. https://wehavekids.com/family-relationships/How-Absent-Fathers-Affect-Daughters
When choosing a preschool for their child, parents should avoid workbooks, computers, and long circle times.
McKenna Meyersflipped into ParentingFor your son to get the most from his preschool education, he needs a place that values play, hands-on exploration, social interaction, and kinesthetic learning. Since Dads know what it's like to be a boy, they should pick the preschool!
McKenna Meyersflipped into Preschool EducationNew research shows the profound benefits that playing outside has on young children. It builds their confidence as they use their bodies in new and amazing ways. It gets them away from screens and interacting with people face-to-face, which makes them happier and healthier. It gets them to appreciate nature and their place in the world, giving them a sense of awe and wonder.
McKenna Meyersflipped into Preschool EducationAt America's preschools today, we've turned our back on research and embraced academic rigor. Play has been minimized while workbooks, flashcards, pre-reading skills, and teacher-directed learning are now standard. Find out how it hurts our youngest and most vulnerable learners. https://wehavekids.com/education/20-Reasons-Why-We-Need-a-Revolution-in-Early-Childhood-Education-What-Were-Doing-All-Wrong-at-Americas-Preschools
If your child hates going to preschool, there's a good chance she's an introvert. Preschools today, with their emphasis on academic preparation for kindergarten, largely leave the needs of introverts out of the equation, making them feel overwhelmed, drained, and miserable. https://wehavekids.com/education/20-Reasons-Why-Your-Child-Hates-Preschool-and-What-You-Can-Do-About-It
Evidence shows that Tom Cruise has "disconnected" from his daughter, Suri, a common practice in Scientology. What hold does this religion have on him to make him forsake his own child? https://reelrundown.com/celebrities/Tom-Cruise-and-Scientology-7-Questions-Answered-about-the-Controversial-Religion-and-its-Most-Famous-Follower