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    Do Your Part to End Child Sexual Abuse

    "Law enforcement is never going to investigate their way out of these type of crimes, these crimes againstchildren. It's only through prevention that we can help stem the tide." -Richard Love, FBI Crimes AgainstChildren To sign up for a Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training, email me.

    Introducing the Lending Library!

    Current clients are now able to check out books on parenting and child development. My collection includes bestsellers by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish , Jane Nelsen , Ross Campbell, and more.

    The Science of Attention

    "What Adele Diamond is learning about the brain challenges basic assumptions in modern education. Herwork is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization, and reflection. What nourishes the human spirit, the whole person, it turns out, also hones our minds." To listen to this episode of On Being, click here .

    Where the Wild Things Play

    This week, NPR Ed is focusing on questions about why people play and how play relates to learning. To listen to the story, click here .
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