Social and Emotional Development

stacybenge

May 141 min read

small groups during play time?

In order to maximize benefits of free, child-led play time, children should not be pulled from play time for a teacher-conducted activity.

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Jan 31, 20231 min read

The Benefits of Boredom

When we constantly fill children's time, we rob them of the opportunity to figure out how to handle boredom.

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Is a child's action trying to tell us something?

stacybenge

Mar 9, 20221 min read

Is a child's action trying to tell us something?

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Mar 8, 20221 min read

Is your child struggling?

"When children are under too much stress from these many varied sources, they generally can't tell us in words...."

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Children are unique, so are their milestones

stacybenge

Feb 23, 20222 min read

Children are unique, so are their milestones

The CDC & AAP had best of intentions, but the final results are receiving push back from many who work with and advocate for young children.

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Self Regulation is What Makes Self-Control Possible

stacybenge

Feb 23, 20221 min read

Self Regulation is What Makes Self-Control Possible

Understanding and learning the difference between self-regulation and self-control. Self regulation is what makes self-control possible.

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Stacy Benge

Early Childhood Author and Keynote Speaker

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