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Storytime Science: What Happens In Your Child’s Brain When You Read?

July 11, 2018 By Jacqueline 2 Comments

“Read me Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Momma!”

These days a parent could offer their young child storytime with a picture book, they could play an audio book, start the animated video or even ask Alexa! In a single generation, the explosion of screen-based media has transformed the experience of childhood, from TV and videos, to an unlimited range of technology available at any time via portable devices.

I ran across this brand new published study that opens up the hidden world of a child’s mind in each of those situations. The purpose was to explore the differences between story format (illustrated vs audio vs animated) and how they each affect the integration and growth of functional brain networks that support learning in preschool-age kids, including language development and visual imagery (imagination)….

Screentime Intervention Helps Angry, Depressed & Unmotivated Kids

June 18, 2018 By Jacqueline 5 Comments

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[Dr. Victoria Dunckley is one of the preeminent researchers literally looking into children’s brains on screens and a proponent of an electronics fast to reverse the devastating effects. This is shared with her express permission.]

Children or teens who are “revved up” and prone to rages or—alternatively—who are depressed and apathetic have become disturbingly commonplace. Chronically irritable children are often in a state of abnormally high arousal, and may seem “wired and tired.” That is, they’re agitated but exhausted. Because chronically high arousal levels impact memory and the ability to relate, these kids are also likely to struggle academically and socially….

Strabismus, Facial & Spinal Asymmetry Occurring Post-Vacc: Look For It

March 17, 2018 By Jacqueline

Over 3 years, Germany’s central scientific institution, the Robert Koch Institute, accessed the mental and physical health of children up to age 17. The study (named KIGGS) of 17,641 children gathered a whopping amount of data, including their vaccination status….

Teach Your Kids A Better Way to Say Sorry…You Won’t Be Sorry!

March 14, 2018 By Jacqueline

[Want sincere, effective apologies in your family? Get in on JoEllen’s mighty helpful lesson. My husband and I use this method in our marriage for WAY better communication. You and your kids can, too!]

“Say sorry to your brother.”

“But he’s the one who–”

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Should Children Be Sitting Through Worship In ‘Big Church’?

March 2, 2018 By Jacqueline

I believe that years of segregating children from worship in the greater worshiping community has failed. I think it’s time we were more passionate about having children in church.

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Rise of Sensory/ Motor Issues As Rough & Tumble Playtime For Preschool Declines

February 5, 2018 By Jacqueline

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Like many other American parents, I had an obsession: academic success for my child. My wake-up call was when the preschool teacher came up to me and said, “Your daughter is okay academically. But she’s failing in basic social skills like sharing and taking turns.” Not only that, but my daughter was also having trouble controlling her emotions, having sensory and anxiety issues, and had trouble simply playing by herself!

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