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Wealthy countries, excluding the United States, contribute on average $14,000 per year for toddler care. In the U.S. this drops to a startlingly low of $500. In Denmark a 2- year old attends childcare during the day giving parents peace of mind, freeing them up for endeavors such as work or education. And the toddlers …
On-site Employer Day Care? The United States Is Playing Catch-Up Read More »
What if I told you that there are findings indicating play is a basic human need? Researchers are making the case that play is vital to our lives – even as adults. According to HelpGuide.org, we don’t need to make adult life all about work. Let me be clear. No, a group of friends out …
All Work And No Play Is Bad for Adult Well-being Read More »
In 2003 on average Americans spent 3 hours a month at in person live real-world partying. This compares to an average of only 90 minutes time per month today spent in live real-world social contact. Meaning in past 20 years we shrank our real-world social lives down to ½ what they used to be. According …
Preteens, Teens And Young Adults Facing Rising Social Isolation – Why We Should Worry Read More »
I’ve done maybe 3- 4 posts on apprenticeships in the United States. The topic is once again top of mind having met a friend, who teaches the auto mechanics curriculum at a local high school, for lunch. He started teaching as a second career simply for the love of it after a regarding professional career …
Iceland has ranked as the safest country to live in the world since 2008. And as of this year Iceland remains number 1. The other top rankers include Ireland, New Zealand, Austria and Switzerland. According to Lindsey Galloway of BBC News, the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) indicates that the number of state-based conflicts (meaning …
In fact, according to Jon Marcus of NPR, the demand for apprenticeships is outstripping supply of available slots. By their very definition apprentices are paid for the work they do, while they learn. Generally, this is paid on the job training combined with time in a classroom. Their growth coincides with growing disbelief , and …
Apprenticeships Are Trending In The USA- And Competing With Colleges Read More »
If you’re jumping on the bandwagon of crypto investing and AI there are impacts that are not readily visible you should want to seriously consider. Take your time and do an in-depth analysis before engaging Use multiple independent reputable research sources. Go beyond online. Engage in active listening, in person conversations, lectures and healthy debates. …
KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) Enterprises is a Maryland-based 501c3 nonprofit, grounded in the mission of empowering the marginalized and disadvantaged. Services and support are delivered using innovative methods designed especially to meet each individual’s unique needs. KEYS’ initiatives focus on supporting Baltimore’s underserved communities. . Through its programs the organization provides services and …
Bear with me, this IS a feel good story. And, sometimes we just need a feel-good story. I fee like this is one of those days Recently I posted on the perils suffered by the U.S. wild horse population. This despite the 1971 law passed by Congress to protect them and their right to roam …
The more I learn about Empathy Lab UK, the more I felt I had to share. They may not be US-based but this is an organization worth being on our radar. I’m not connected to them in any way. But, I’m always on the lookout for inspiring fresh ideas centering on young children. Their perspective …
Empathy Is A Muscle And A Trait We Can Grow And Nurture Read More »
