In Finland, children don't start formal schooling until age seven, aren't subject to standardized testing, and always get at least one hour of physical activity a day, broken into 15-minute free-play breaks every hour, which take place outside no matter the weather. Finnish parents and teachers espouse mantras like, "Let children be children," "The children ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
May 2024
Faut-il apprendre à son enfant à désobéir ?
<p>Aujourd’hui, votre enfant se rebelle et refuse catégoriquement d’aller à l’école. Si quelques années plus tôt, vous accueilliez ses premiers “non” et l’expression de son individualité avec émerveillement; ce matin, son insoumission vous met en rogne… et en retard. Est-ce que l ... Show More
32m 42s
Feb 2022
Building Resilience Through Play
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These days, resilience is needed more than ever, and one simple, underrecognized way of supporting healthy and resilient child development is as old as humanity itself: play. Far from frivolous, play contributes to sturdy ... Show More
55m 3s
May 2023
Bien gérer les émotions des enfants pour un meilleur apprentissage
Les dernières recherches sont formelles, les émotions ne servent pas uniquement dans les relations avec les autres. Elles sont fondamentales pour bien apprendre et réussir à l’école. Joie, colère, tristesse, angoisse, comment les émotions des enfants se construisent-elles ? Comme ... Show More
48m 30s
Dec 2023
Why we learn best through play, with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD
Playtime isn’t just for fun -- psychologists who study children’s learning have found that kids learn best through play. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, of Temple University, talks about why kids need playtime, what playful learning looks like in a classroom, how technology is changing c ... Show More
39m 39s