...but unfortunately, this essential component of childhood is often denied in today's hectic world of school, extracurricular activities, after-school childcare, and after-school clubs. Children's time is largely scheduled, leaving little to no time for children to engage in unscheduled, free play time.How Important Is Free Play?According to research, very! The ...
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The benefits of physical discipline and spanking have come into question, and the whole question of spanking has come to the fore of national consciousness. Some of this is because there have been injuries and even deaths of children recently, children whose parents claimed to hold to a prescrembed manner ...
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Richard Louv coined the term "Nature Deficit Disorder" (NDD) in his book "Last Child in the Woods." Because of this, it's become a rather accepted and well-known term, although it's not a recognized medical disorder. Some, however, believe that it should be.What Is NDD?NDD refers to the lack of exposure ...
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Raising a natural child is something that many parents are interested in these days. Some parents hear about "natural living" or have a vague notion that they should be "more natural" in their homes, but aren't sure how to do it. Raising a natural child can begin with some small ...
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If you�re headed to Scotland for a Celtic vacation then it�s essential to make sure you pack well. There are a lot of varied activities to enjoy in Scotland, from touring ancient castles to enjoying a night on the town. Scotland is a geographically diverse region which brings with it ...
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Thinking about visiting Ireland but not sure when to go? It�s true that there are drastic differences between the seasons. Summer in Ireland is distinctly different than the wintertime. However, when you go also depends on your travel personality and your reasons for visiting this beautiful country.Visit in the SummerMost ...
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No matter where you are in the country, you will all agree that wedding is both an exciting and stressful event to plan. But there is a way to undo this belief: decide a wedding theme. This can certainly increase the excitement and lessen the stress since the theme will ...
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Wedding dress and wedding color, music, food and reception, invitations and venue, flowers, decoration and accessories- All these and more must be prepared for your wedding. And if you are not ready enough, any small mishap on one can put a big dent on your whole wedding celebration. But surely, ...
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Although most of the wedding ceremonies are scheduled during Summer and Spring, no one will stop you if you decide to hold your wedding during the winter season. So if at this point you have decided to get married when the snow is falling and everyone is celebrating the holidays, ...
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If you find yourself playing video games day-in and day-out, you might be a prime candidate for establishing yourself as a gaming expert. All you need is a good knowledge of a wide range of games and gaming systems, and of course, a lot of patience. The rewards are phenomenal ...
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