AAPAR Radio
Understanding the early childhood connection between mind and body is critical for keeping children active. Tune in monthly to AAPAR Radio for the broadcast "Body, Mind, and Child," featuring short interviews with early childhood development experts.
- Learn tips for raising healthy children
- Keep current on the latest childhood research
- Gain clarity on development issues that may have you stumped!
Co-founder and host Rae Pica is an AAPAR member and a specialist in early childhood activity and the body-mind connection. Internationally recognized, Rae hosts workshops and has written several books for parents and educators. She’s consulted for the "Sesame Street" Research Department, Centers for Disease Control, the Office of Head Start, and numerous health departments across the country.
This Month's Broadcast
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"Withholding Recess as Punishment. Does It Work?" |
Children typically love recess, so it seems quite logical that withdrawing recess from children who misbehave, or fail to do assignments, is an appropriate disciplinary approach. But some argue that withholding recess does more harm that good. Listen to this segment and consider the pros and cons.
Melinda Bossenmeyer is nationally certified as a playground inspector and served as a board member on the National Program for Playground Safety. Patte Barth is manager for the Center for Public Education. Sarah Garland is a staff writer at the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit news organization that focuses on education journalism.