Read the full story:
Click Here to read One Size Doesn't Fit All, a Boston Globe Op Ed written by Nancy and co-author Diane Levin.
Read the full review:
Click Here to read a comprehensive review of Taking Back Childhood by Kelley Dawson Salas, first published in Rethinking Schools.
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“Childhood is dramatically different today than it was just a generation ago, but children still need an environment that encourages healthy play, a sense of security, and strong, loving relationships. Whether you are a parent or teacher, my goal is to help you prepare and succeed in supporting children’s optimal growth in these challenging times.”
– Nancy Carlsson-Paige
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Reclaiming Play: Helping Children Learn and Thrive in School
PG-13 isn’t for young children
Nurturing Meaningful Connections with Young Children
A Changing Vision of Education
War Play: Balancing Children's Needs and Adults' Concerns
How One Book Made A Difference
Children Need More Protection
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 TAKING BACK CHILDHOOD: Helping Your Kids Thrive in a Fast-Paced, Media-Saturated, Violence-Filled World reveals practical, hands-on approaches parents can take to create a safe, open, and imaginative environment in which kids can relish childhood and flourish as human beings. This groundbreaking book helps parents navigate the social currents shaping, and too often harming, the lives of kids today—and restore childhood to the very best of what it can and should be. Click Here to read more...
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 On The Radio
CosmiKids' Inspired Parenting
with host
Sandie Sedgbeer
Navigating Treacherous Times
Nancy discusses how and why childhood as we know it is being stolen from our kids and the practical steps that parents and adults can take to start fighting back. Plus these topics:
– Why play is such a critical factor in healthy child development
– Why 'brainy baby' type DVD's do more damage to infants than good
– The best and worst types of toys to give to our kids
–How to navigate the treacherous waters of our culture, and your children's reactions to it
Click Here to hear this facinating hour-long interview. (The show is provided by the World Puja Network. To listen, sign up as a free guest member.)
Nancy received “The Many Strong and Beautiful Women Award” in 2009 from Give Us Wings for her work on behalf of children. Click Here to see Nancy’s speech on awards night. For more information on Give Us Wings, visit their website www.giveuswings.org
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 War Play Dilemma:
Balancing Needs and Values in the Early Childhood Classroom
Click Here to learn more...
Who's Calling the Shots?: How to Respond Effectively to Children's Fascination With War Play and War Toys
Click Here to learn more...
Upcoming Appearance:
Click Here to see Nancy's schedule of speaking appearances for 2010.
Keynotes and Conferences
Nancy is available to speak to your organization on a wide range of topics. Click Here for more information.
Now On YouTube:
Nancy speaks on the Consumer Culture and the Obstacles Parents Face. Click Here to view.
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