Better Recess, Better Social-Emotional Function of Children
Razi Berry Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical, mental and social-emotional benefits of recess, a new study from Oregon State University found. “Not all recess is created equal,” said William Massey, study author and an assistant professor […]
A New Take on Discipling Schoolchildren… Or Not
Razi Berry A study examining Japanese schools’ hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries. Called mimamoru, the pedagogical strategy is a portmanteau of the Japanese words mi, meaning watch, and mamoru, meaning guard or […]
Cannabis Use in Teens Linked to Decline in IQ
Razi Berry A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research provide further insight into the harmful neurological and cognitive effects of frequent cannabis use on young people. The paper, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and […]
World Literacy Foundation Announces “Netflix” type Platform for Educators
Razi Berry The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive “Netflix” type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service born out of the coronavirus lockdown of classrooms The purpose behind the streaming service was born out of […]
Two-Thirds of Parents Can’t Tell Mood Swings from Depression in Teens
Razi Berry Telling the difference between a teen’s normal ups and downs and something bigger is among top challenges parents face in identifying youth depression, a new national poll suggests. The difference between a teen’s normal ups and downs and something bigger Though the majority of parents say they are confident they would recognize depression […]
How Your Child Gets to School May Affect Their Level of Achievement
Node Smith, ND I Hated Riding the Bus to School When I was growing up, I remember hating the bus ride to school. However, a recent doctoral thesis from Karlstad University has me questioning whether it may have been a beneficial experience. According to the dissertation, the mode of transportation and the activities during the […]
Protecting our Children at Back to School Time
Publisher Razi Berry “The Great Aim of Education is not Knowledge but Action”-Herbert Spencer Back to school. For some parents, it is the end. The end of a relaxed schedule. The end of lazy afternoons where your child has a chance to daydream. The end of road trips, the seaside and spending the whole day […]
Thinking About Becoming an ND?
JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) As executive director of the AANMC, I have the privilege to speak with prospective students every week. One common theme I hear all the time is “How do I start?” Once you’ve come to the decision to be an ND – there […]