The Importance of Play.
May 29, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Boys & Girls, Children, Happy Living Tip, Health, How To, Humor, Misc., Psychology
“Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do, and Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do“(The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain)
Play is essential to a child’s social, emotional, and academic life.
So why are schools shunning recesses and physical education for structured academics and testing?
And why does it seem that parents are turning play from something fun and frivolous into something that must be productive and controlled?
These are some of the questions that the latest issue of Greater Good magazine tries to answer. They have put together an interesting and thought provoking series …read more
Healthbolt Travel: Why is there a goldfish in my room?
January 29, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Across the Pond, Animals, Cute Rx, Happy Living Tip, Health, Misc., Stress, Travel and Health
Having trouble sleeping when your traveling. ? Not to worry. Travelodge think they have the answer – watch a goldfish.
Travelodge had a sleep survey study done that found “…63% of the nation [Britain] is sleep deprived due to stress and 58% claimed watching goldfish could be the answer.”
It’s been accepted for years that watching fish has a relaxing and de-stressing affect on people. Think about it – the waiting rooms of dentists and doctors all have fish tanks for the sole purpose of helping their clients relax.
So Travelodge decided to trial ‘goldfish therapy’ at two of their hotels – the …read more
