More and more scientific studies reaffirm the negative (even harmful) effects of technology use among children. The American Academy of Pediatrics cites a Scottish Health Survey of 1,500 children, linking an “association between television/screen entertainment viewing time, physical activity levels and psychological distress… including emotional symptoms, conduct problems and peer relationship problems.” Besides the obvious…
Montessori and the Electronic Age
Maria Montessori was all about children learning through experiences in their environment, and manipulating their new found knowledge to help themselves and others, all for the greater good of mankind. Today’s reality is that our children are living in the electronic age. As their guides and mentors, we have a great opportunity to introduce the…
