The newest episode of Amy's Affirmations is a call to parents to decrease screen time and increase play time. Yes, it is no surprise that children of this generation have more access to screens than prior generations. Research is showing more and more that it is having detrimental effects. It is a step in the right direction that parents are...
With this week’s total solar eclipse taking over everyone’s news feed, I thought the perfect affirmation would be, "Let Your Light Shine." We all need a reminder at times to not shy away from our talents and what make us unique individuals. When you’re on an airplane, you are instructed to give yourself oxygen first during an emergency. It is important to...
Let Kids Be Kids. Seems like a simple concept. However, preschools are turning into bootcamps with teachers acting as drill sergeants getting them ready for Kindergarten. I have shared my passionate thoughts on this subject in a previous blog post called Just Say No to Preschool Pressure. Yet, this message needs to be shared again and again. You can read the...