Many interesting and varied things, in no particular order …<\/p>\n
I LOVE this, from Scientific American<\/a>, about creativity. \u00a0I used to teach a College class called “Fostering Creativity”, back in the day, and at the time I went to a meeting where a woman disdained teaching creativity to children, saying “I don’t want my kids to be artists …”. \u00a0At the time I was all goldfish mouthed and hopeless, but if I had my wits about me I’d briefly defend the artistic life, and then remind her that scientific and technological breakthroughs are going to depend upon a creative approach to whatever. \u00a0The quote I love from that Sci-Am article back there:<\/p>\n As it turns out, creativity is just as important in medicine and engineering as it is in journalism.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n Now, THIS pdf<\/a>, from www.childtrends.org, will take a while to download but you will be so glad you did it. \u00a0It is full of amazing maps that show various trends in child & family well being, all around the world. \u00a0You’re welcome.<\/p>\n Other stuff: The\u00a0abstract to some research about families who use corporal punishment<\/a>, and how what they do differs to what they SAY they do. \u00a0I like it when non-brainiac sources talk neuroscience, like this from Wired<\/a> mag.<\/p>\n Here is a piece about infant memory<\/a>, \u00a0this is a description of findings about maternal depression<\/a> (*peaking when children are four years old … implications, anyone?) and … REALLY? \u00a0Too much internet is bad for children<\/a>? \u00a0Ya don’t say!<\/p>\n Last one, then I got to go read Scarry<\/a> to my girl.<\/p>\n Please check out this super cool initiative from Australia<\/a> – I have not known of such a funding scheme before but ME LIKEY. \u00a0Ten20 provides ten years of funding and support for 20 communities working to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.<\/p>\n Super cool.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many interesting and varied things, in no particular order … I LOVE this, from Scientific American, about creativity. \u00a0I used to teach a College class called “Fostering Creativity”, back in the day, and at the time I went to a … Continue reading