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It’s the last weekend before 2020 takes off. One of my resolutions is bringing into closer focus how our regard for children speaks volumes about our past, present and future worlds. And I want to try more often to look through a child’s eyes. Some questions from the world of early childhood education that astound me for their ongoing relevance are: What kinds of connections do I notice? What are my choices now?
For your weekend newsletter, I’ve assembled recent reads about the lives of children from The Conversation Canada and global editions.
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Michelle Stewart, University of Regina
Neil Stonechild was a 17-year-old who froze to death; some of the last people to see him alive were two police officers. His story can motivate Canadians to better Indigenous police relationships.
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Shawn Flynn, University of Alberta; Kristine Garroway, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Coming to a greater understanding of children in ancient history raises important questions for how societies respond — or not — to children's vulnerability.
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Mark S. Tremblay, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Mariana Brussoni, University of British Columbia
On the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, let's remember children's right to play.
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Sheila Cordner, Boston University
Reading books from people with diverse backgrounds is good for kids.
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Laurien Beane, Australian Catholic University; Michael Chambers, Australian Catholic University; Natasha Wardman, Australian Catholic University
If you suspect your child – whether they are in early childhood education and care, primary or secondary school – has a questionable friend, here are some tips on how to deal with it.
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Sabine Lee, University of Birmingham; Susan Bartels, Queen's University, Ontario
The voices of young victims in Haiti can now be heard for the first time thanks to a groundbreaking new research project.
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