Childhood Evolved Alex Pearson

Lets talk about some of the more challenging stuff- sexuality, death, religion, and racism. How do we handle this stuff with our children?

In this episode I dive into the importance of attention span development in children...and in adults! I also talk about why this is so important.

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On this show I mention the book "Deep Work" by Cal Newport. Check it out!

In this episode I talk about some of the more predatory gifts on the market this holiday season, especially those centered around screens. I talk about how children best learn, and engage with the world, especially through PLAY. Then, I give some of my own gift ideas and recommendations for young children this holiday season.

On the episode I talk about the role of news media in our own lives, as well as self care as a practice to sustain and nourish us in our work with children. Then, I talk about the effects of news media on young children. 

This episode is about safety, danger, risk, reward, and decision making. The world is a complicated place; how do we help children learn to navigate all of that? Hint: Putting them in a bubble ain't the answer.



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In this episode I continue to discuss ways to infuse a love of reading, literature, stories, and books into the lives of young children. Here are some of the specific books we talked about today:



Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart Brown

Dragons Love Tacos, 1&2 by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri

On A Magical Do Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna

King Alice by Matthew Cordell

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner