I have been invited to speak at the Aspire4Sport International Sports Conference to be held in Doha, Qatar (the host of the 2022 soccer World Cup) on November 12-14. I have been asked to speak on the role of sport psychology in maximizing athletic performance. I will also participate in a panel discussion exploring the [...]
A great read that invalidates the current parenting and educational zeitgeist of rushing children into academics. As the article describes, play, and the life and cognitive skills it teaches, is the best predictor later educational attainment. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/23/simon-says-dont-use-flashcards/ The lessons to be learned: Put away the iPads and flashcards, fire the tutors, choose preschools and kindergartens [...]
It’s hard enough these days for parents to even keep up with all of the latest technological developments. It’s even harder to stay informed of the latest research on the effects of technology on our children. In our already incredibly busy lives, it’s downright exhausting trying to stay abreast of what technology our children are [...]
The Internet is a truly remarkable advancement in our ability to access information. Just about anything we could possibly want to know is now just a few keystrokes away. But , as with most technological innovations, for every benefit to our lives, there is a potential cost as well. With the universe of information now [...]
I chose the metaphor of computer software with its evolving versions because it seemed to be relevant the children’s development in so many ways. Because my ideas about the role of technology in our lives is not only about the meeting of children and technology, but also what seems like their integration, the metaphor seemed [...]
There is much talk these days about how America is in decline (think Roman Empire) because it has gotten complacent, lazy, and soft. Americans, it is argued, have lost their drive and their edge because life is just too easy for us; we are no longer hungry, literally or metaphorically. In turn, many global observers [...]
I read about a book, The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human, by Jonathan Gottschall, that demonstrates the essential role that stories play in child development. Make-believe encourages the development of values, group identity, prosocial behavior, and social norms. The conclusion: Stories aren't just child's play (or just for children!).
The Power of Technology Technology may be the most powerful force in the world today and, as the noted technology historian Melvin Kranzberg observes in his Six Laws of Technology, “Technology is neither good nor bad—nor is it neutral.” Technology isn’t neutral because it does, clearly, have an impact on our lives. The nature of [...]
I'm pleased to announce the publication of my latest parenting book, Raising Generation Tech: Preparing Your Children for a Media-Fueled World. To accompany the book, I have created a compelling and entertaining workshop that can help parents and educators raise and educate children who are prepared to thrive in the 21st-century dominated by popular culture and [...]
I am offering a limited number of free, autographed copies of my latest parenting book, Raising Generation Tech, in exchange for writing an Amazon review within 30 days of receiving the book. If interested, email me directly at jim@drjimtaylor.com.