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  • Active Kids: Exercise Builds Strong Brains

    Dr. Dave and Erin Walsh • April 2 • No Comments

    My son's school just cut recess again and I can't help but think that this isn't a good idea. He is a squirrely kid already - any thoughts on talking points for the school board?

    Judy, Montana

    Judy, School districts strapped for cash and facing pressure to increase test scores often try to preserve classroom instruction by making cuts to physical... 

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    Tags: Exercise, Brain Science

  • Busy Kids? Balance is Key

    Dr. Dave and Erin Walsh • February 13 • No Comments

     Does the gain from advanced academic programs such as IB and AP so many youth are involved in (pushed by educators and parents) outweigh the lack of sleep and limitation of other experiences, such as 4-H, because of so much time spent on studying?

    Shirley, Denver, CO 

    Shirley,

    I think that the growing popularity of IB and AP... 

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    Tags: School, Stress, Sleep, Play

  • Kids Need Parents and Teachers on the Same Page

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • July 25, 2011 • No Comments

          “I don’t give some kids Cs or Ds any more,” a high school teacher told me after I had just concluded a workshop. 

         “Why?” I asked, assuming that I would hear how tired she was of arguing with a few chronically griping kids. However I learned that it wasn't the students causing her the grief. 

         “I don’t want to fight with the parents... 

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    Tags: Education

  • Cyberbullying Tips

    Posted by Erin Walsh • April 15, 2011 • No Comments

    I just wrote a blog called Facing the Facts About Cyberbullying. Here are some tips to help prevent cyberbullying in the first place:

    • Start with a conversation. Share cyberbullying facts and stories about cyberbullying with your child. Reinforce the message that bullying hurts.
    • Make sure that your child understands that there... 
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    Tags: Cyberbullying

  • Choosing a School For Your Preshooler

    Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • March 21, 2011 • No Comments

    I just answered a question about choosing a school for your preschool aged child.  Here are five things to keep in mind:

    1.  Visit the school more than once.  Include your child in at least one visit.

    2.  Check references and ask if you can speak with other parents.

    3.  Ask about the experience,... 

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