Raising a natural child is something that many parents are interested in these days. Some parents hear about "natural living" or have a vague notion that they should be "more natural" in their homes, but aren't sure how to do it. Raising a natural child can begin with some small ...
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Richard Louv coined the term "Nature Deficit Disorder" (NDD) in his book "Last Child in the Woods." Because of this, it's become a rather accepted and well-known term, although it's not a recognized medical disorder. Some, however, believe that it should be.What Is NDD?NDD refers to the lack of exposure ...
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The benefits of physical discipline and spanking have come into question, and the whole question of spanking has come to the fore of national consciousness. Some of this is because there have been injuries and even deaths of children recently, children whose parents claimed to hold to a prescrembed manner ...
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...but unfortunately, this essential component of childhood is often denied in today's hectic world of school, extracurricular activities, after-school childcare, and after-school clubs. Children's time is largely scheduled, leaving little to no time for children to engage in unscheduled, free play time. How Important Is Free Play?According to research, very! ...
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Entire books have been written on how to slow down, enjoy simple pleasures, and lead a simple lifestyle. These books exist because people often long for simplicity, but don't know how to get out of the rat race long enough to learn it. The good news is, you can start ...
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Many parents are on the lookout for educational toys. The reasons for this are varied; some parents find that they want their "money's worth" in the toys they buy, and find that educational toys last longer and hold children's attention longer (even for years). Others choose educational toys as a ...
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