If you’re a regular Optimist Daily reader, you know about the tremendous cognitive and mental health benefits of green space. Now, yet another study has confirmed the link between nature and brain development and finds that access to green space helps children meet critical … [Read more...] about Yet another study confirms cognitive benefits of green space
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4 Ways to cultivate children’s creativity
Creativity has been shown to boost mental and physical health as well as make you more successful. For parents, supporting your children's development through creativity is critical, but in a world where educational materials increasingly focus on STEM topics, building a culture … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to cultivate children’s creativity
This is why young children love dinosaurs so much
Whether it’s playing with toys, sticking their elbows in their tee shirts to imitate a t-rex, or digging for fossils in the backyard, many children love dinosaurs. For most children, this interest fades over time, but Dr. Arthur Lavin, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics … [Read more...] about This is why young children love dinosaurs so much
Struggling with back-to-school season? 4 tips to get kids back on track
The school year is officially in full swing, but after months of online classes, your child may be having a hard time adjusting to the classroom. Covid-19 can certainly make the back-to-school season more difficult, but for many children, fitting in and excelling in school was … [Read more...] about Struggling with back-to-school season? 4 tips to get kids back on track
Study sheds new light on the effect of screens on kids’ health and wellbeing
These days it can feel like everything we do involves screens. Work, school, and even booking a doctor’s appointment is done online, but many of us, especially those with young children, worry about the effects of extensive screen time on developing brains. A new study from the … [Read more...] about Study sheds new light on the effect of screens on kids’ health and wellbeing