The Importance of Play

Posted by Chip on March 31, 2009

On the heels of some wonderful comments from a reader and fellow blogger, Rae Pica, about recess, come powerful new reminders about the importance of play for children from a terrific organization: Alliance for Childhood. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Ask Chip a question or share your own thoughts! —If you’re reading this entry on the blog [...]

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Time in Your New Year

Posted by Chip on January 2, 2009

As we mark the coming of the new year, our thoughts often turn to the nature of time and the fleeting, transitory nature of the passage of our days. Some of us resolve to use our time differently in the days ahead … JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Ask Chip a question or share your own thoughts! [...]

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