We, as parents, sometimes wonder if fairy tales and fables teach children to believe in events that could never happen?
About George E. Forman
George E. Forman, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and President of Videatives, Inc. George has written books that extend the theory of Jean Piaget to early childhood education: The Child's Construction of Knowledge and Constructive Play. He was president of the Jean Piaget Society from 1983 to 1985. George has also published books in the areas of early cognitive development and the educational value of digital media for young children. He worked for four years on Harvard's Project Zero early symbolization project as head of block play research. Download Full Bio
Teaching Children the Stages of Growth
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Helping Children Understand Seasons
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The Benefits of Touchscreen Tablets for Kids
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There are many reasons parents should add a touch tablet as a birthday gift to their child: portability, infinitely expandable, opportunity to bond, relatively inexpensive, entertaining way to learn, intuitive interface, and rugged design for safety. For my penny there is one feature that stands out above all others: movement. Imagine the difference in trying [...]
Teaching Kids About Compromise
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How can we help kids understand the logic of compromise?
