This blog has been created to discuss the topics covered in my book : Beyond Discouragement-Creativity.
My goal is to post relevant news articles which both reflect and refute my opinions and observations. As a visitor, your comments would be most appreciated. - Bienvenue. À vous la parole.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Specialists serving their own interests?

"The goal of Ottawa's social workers should be to put themselves out of a job." 
Self-serving Social Work - Anthony Furey, comment editor, Ottawa Sun, Jan 26,2011.

Self-control

Telling it like it is. Successful adults come from the ranks of children with self-control. "For A Child It's All About Control - Carly Weeks - Globe and Mail - Jan 25, 2011.

So You Want To Be An Artist?

Rendering the visual arts lowest common denominator - Ottawa Citizen article - Jan. 20, 2011. 

Saturday, January 15, 2011

The Proof Is In The Reading

Obesity and ill health in children : "Exercise Doesn't Help Serious Couch Potatoes : Study" - Amy Minsky - Ottawa citizen - 11-01-11

The Proof Is In The Reading

Love of science more than possible for all children : "A Super Nova For Every Child" - Editorial - Globe an Mail - 13-01-11

The Proof Is In The Reading

On a regular basis, world news articles appear, justifying the claims made in my book :

Children should not compete : "Student Awards Cut To Foster Teamwork. . . " - Ailleen Donnelly - National Post. (Taking competition away from children touted as "good") - 13-01-11

Advertisers target children : "De nouvelles plaintes déposées" - Marie Allard - La Presse. - 13-01-11