The Biology of Stress and the Implications for Our Practice
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Reactions to stress are individualized. Our ability to cope relies on a complex and ever-changing equation of individual and environmental factors.
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The Myth of Multi-Tasking
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Multi-tasking or the act of doing many things at once is a myth. What actually happens in the brain is that we develop the ability to go back and forth at a rapid rate between two or more tasks (toggling). But, is multi-tasking actually faster than completing one activity at a time?
Read MorePlay and the Brain
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The importance of free unstructured play is a popular topic right now. There is a call from parents, and professionals to create more opportunities for children to have free unstructured play. Free play was a staple of my childhood. All of the children in my neighborhood were encouraged, not really, told to stay outside and play with friends instead of watching TV.
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