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Comment on Talk to Baby, Baby Talk by Cate Pane

Cate Pane — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:21:03 +0000

I commend you for all of the content of this post!!! Our moms and grandmothers talked to their babies without thinking! Can you imagine that they had no worries about their children’s speech and language development? They just behaved in a natural, conversational manner with their offspring. Thank you for your very comprehensive piece on this very important subject!

Comment on Babies in the Background by babyunplugged

babyunplugged — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:45:45 +0000

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and spreading the word!

Comment on Babies in the Background by Cate Pane

Cate Pane — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:15:23 +0000

Just tweeted this post! I am in COMPLETE agreement with you! My background is in Language Development, Early Intervention, and Technology. Yes, OUTSOURCE ourselves. That is what is happening when babies and 3-5 year olds are spending more and more time in front of screens. “Parenting is far too important, complex, rewarding, powerful, and fun to ever be outsourced to a device, no matter how ‘educational’ it claims to be. We must embrace and defend our hard-won, evolutionary status as teacher- and soother-in-chief and put technology in its proper place, especially during those first three, habit-forming years.” Very well said! Brava!!!

Comment on iHuh? Distracted by Devices by babyunplugged

babyunplugged — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:49:21 +0000

Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! I grew up in Lexington, KY, and some of my earliest memories are of going with my mom to our local children’s bookstore to pick out a new book to read: Leo Lionni, Dr. Seuss, Richard Scarry… I think those book sharing experiences must have rooted deeply! Drop by when you’re in town, as it would be great to say hello. Thanks again and all best!

Comment on iHuh? Distracted by Devices by Sharon Miller

Sharon Miller — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:50 +0000

Dr. John, I am thrilled to have discovered your blog, as well as information
about Blue Manatee. I am a retired school speech therapist with a brand
new grandson, worrying..despairing over the “electronic” direction early
childhood education is taking. A favorite destination over the years, The
White Rabbit bookstore in La Jolla, Ca. is gone… I’m heading to Cincinnati
on my way to visit my grandson in Washington, D.C.! Politics and Prose
has a good children’s area, but it’s not a dedicated children’s bookstore.
Best of luck in your endeavors…WRITE A BOOK SOON, American parents
need to hear your message. I have read UCLA psychiatrist, Dr. Gary Small’s book iBrain. It is terrifying to consider the path upon which human development seems to be heading.

Comment on Meet Dr. John by Raija Eerola

Raija Eerola — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:41:04 +0000

Dr. John,
It is so encouraging to find someone else who is passionate about reading to+with children! You really understand the babies! Thank you for that!

Being a grandma (actually “Naana” x 4) gives me a unique “perspective” to the kid’s and grandkid’s responses when reading for them. I myself am in a process of having a book, drawn+written by myself, to be published by CreateSpace. It is called Kiddey Toons.

Kiddey Toons is for the next age group up from your audience. Hope to have it published this spring, yet. I would really like to have your feed back/comment when it is ready.

Having grown up in a different country and culture plus different era, the book also is different in flavor. Hopefully interesting +educational
for the 3-6 year olds + their adults.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Raija Eerola (Pseudonym: Ryan Rola)

Comment on Babies in the Background by babyunplugged

babyunplugged — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:20:29 +0000

Thank you for trying! The pace of change can be dizzying, making shiny gadgets hard to resist, but it’s worth it in the early years!

Comment on Babies in the Background by Darcie

Darcie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:43:11 +0000

Thanks for your insight! I really enjoy reading your blog. I try to share the information with my friends…the reception is not always enthusiastic But I’ll keep trying!

Comment on Babies in the Background by jillhmays

jillhmays — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:18:06 +0000

Thanks for sharing this information. It is so important that parents and educators recognize the critical importance of free movement and exploration. Each hour of electronics robs the child of opportunities for brain development. How this occurs during motor play is explained in Your Child’s Motor Development Story.

Comment on Meet Dr. John by Baby Unplugged Board Book Series for Baby & Toddler Review

Baby Unplugged Board Book Series for Baby & Toddler Review — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:06:49 +0000

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