Tag Archives: brain development

Parenting Blues during the Middle School Years!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Parenting Blues during Middle School IN all my work with middle school families over twenty seven years in independent school, this is still a truism: when they are at their most variable and vulnerable, so are we… Thanks, Mary Murphy, … Continue reading →

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The Science of Emotion: Dacher Keltner

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The first of our Seven Hills School Parent Lecture Series events was a tremendous success! As parents, neighbors and friends of the school exited Hunt Hall, the refrains were resoundingly positive: “I could listen to him all day.” “I’d love him … Continue reading →

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young children and language

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I love the concept behind this. Everything is language. All language counts. Brains are malleable. Having very young children in a language-rich environment can have a profoundly positive impact. Love live early childhood literacy. Great lessons and ideas about the … Continue reading →

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helicopter parenting

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This article has gotten quite a bit of traction in the news in the last week; I do not like the demonization of parents AND I am always trying to help us as parents get out of our own way … Continue reading →

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The Nine P’s of Digital Citizenship

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This no nonsense list is a great resource for parents AND children. We all need to make sure we have a good system in place for our own digital accounts and processes before we lecture students about theirs! Thank You … Continue reading →

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How movement of body helps movement of mind.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Sound body, sound mind is not a new concept, but it is one we seem to need some reminders about. Here it is again, made all the more interesting by the new brain scan technology… children need to move around … Continue reading →

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Interesting research on the malleability of the brain. Thanks, Mr. Vergara!   http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2011/03/07/you-can-increase-your-intelligence-5-ways-to-maximize-your-cognitive-potential/?b=b  

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up! | Leave a comment