The Atlantic: “Rogers’s placidity belied the intense care he took in shaping each episode of his program. He insisted that every word, whether spoken by a person or a puppet, be scrutinized closely, because he knew that children—the preschool-age boys and girls who made up the core of his audience—tend to hear things literally.” Read… Continue Reading Mr. Rogers’ Simple Set of Rules for Talking to Children
From News Service of Florida: “While Florida has made strides in reducing the number of uninsured children, a national health-care expert warned Thursday that those gains are likely stalling, and she put part of the blame on increased scrutiny of immigration status.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Sun Sentinel: “Preschoolers’ kindergarten readiness rates have plummeted in South Florida, and early learning specialists say they know the reason: the use of computers to test the little ones for the first time.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Parents Magazine: “Wondering how to raise an optimistic child? After all, kids who see the glass as half full are better at dealing with life’s challenges—and happier too. Here’s six tips to help yours develop a sunny outlook on life.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From The Capital Times: “I don’t object to programs that bring high-quality books into a child’s home, but that emphasis is often misplaced; the book itself does little if handed to a child without any other interaction. A child learns the magic and power of reading only when a loving, nurturing, responsive caregiver (usually a… Continue Reading Reading Programs Support Strong Parent-Child Bonds