Hi, I'm Savannah.
Last week I learned how to walk. Now I run everywhere! Mom and Dad carry me a lot… they think I'm still a baby. I know they want what's best for me… I just wish they knew how good I feel when I do things on my own!
Last week I learned how to walk. Now I run everywhere! Mom and Dad carry me a lot… they think I'm still a baby. I know they want what's best for me… I just wish they knew how good I feel when I do things on my own!
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EXPERTS SAY
Critical Periods of Early Childhood Brain Development
Independence is the ability to do things for yourself and think for yourself. Very young children STRIVE for independence!
WE SAY
Attention Parents, grandparents, early childhood teachers: When you do something for a child that they could do for themselves, you squash their development. This is true for children of any age… even grown ones. But it's especially true of very young children.
That's why we
invest in:
- Helping parents, teachers and community leaders understand how young children grow and learn.
- Changing people's idea about what kind of education is right in early childhood.
Hi, my name is Cody.
When school's over I just wanna be with my friends. Mom's not home from work yet so I stay at school and go down to the gym. And that's where everybody is! They have snacks… the nachos are sweeeeeeeeet! I play all kinds of stuff with the guys. We go on some awesome field trips!
When school's over I just wanna be with my friends. Mom's not home from work yet so I stay at school and go down to the gym. And that's where everybody is! They have snacks… the nachos are sweeeeeeeeet! I play all kinds of stuff with the guys. We go on some awesome field trips!
EXPERTS SAY
Children's Access to Neighborhood Amenities
A 80% Parks or Playgrounds
B 73% Sidewalks or Paths
C 22% Library or Bookmobile
D 65% Recreation Center
E 4% None
Children from ages six through twelve develop a strong interest in the world around them and long for a variety of experiences beyond their homes. It's as though they can't help but explore!
It's as though they can't help but explore!
WE SAY
Children this age do need experiences beyond the safe and comfortable boundaries of their home. But make no mistake; they do need the boundaries! And a safe environment for their exploring.
That's why we
invest in:
- Helping parents, teachers and community leaders understand how young children grow and learn.
- Improving the ability of youth-serving organizations to meet children's developmental needs.
Hi. I'm Paige.
I used to mostly hang out with my friends… you know, kinda wasting time… maybe getting into trouble a little. Then this youth center opened up. I went there for as long as I could, and when I got too old I went back to work with the kids. I love them. I pick favorites. I know it's wrong but I just can't help it… they're so adorable.
I used to mostly hang out with my friends… you know, kinda wasting time… maybe getting into trouble a little. Then this youth center opened up. I went there for as long as I could, and when I got too old I went back to work with the kids. I love them. I pick favorites. I know it's wrong but I just can't help it… they're so adorable.
EXPERTS SAY
Volunteering Among Children Aged 12-17
37% A few times a month
40% A few times a year
22% Never
Adolescents need opportunities for meaningful participation at home, at school and in the community.
WE SAY
Traditional society tends to think of teenagers as trouble. We say, they are trouble… if you don't help them find their place in society and contribute to it in meaningful ways.
That's why we
invest in:
- Helping parents, teachers and community leaders understand how adolescents grow and learn.
- Creating opportunities for young people to gain a close connection to their community, and take concrete steps toward responsibility and economic freedom.
