Art by Sybil ZhangI LOVE YouTube. Without it I wouldn't be able to watch David Dobrik's vlogs and get post notifications every time the most recent Chanel fashion show is uploaded. Most children would rather watch YouTube videos and play Minecraft on their iPads than go to the beach or play with their friends outside. This becomes an issue when children are expected to interact … [Read more...] about Encourage Children to Live Outside of Their Screens
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Play-Based Education Changes Children’s Lives
Art by Sybil ZhangOne of the most important phases in a child's life is early childhood, generally from ages 2 to 6. In this time, the brain is constantly developing, and children have a seemingly unlimited source of energy. This energy, though encouraged at home during playtime, is sometimes repressed at school. This should not be the case. In early childhood and education, … [Read more...] about Play-Based Education Changes Children’s Lives
Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book
Image courtesy of Debbie WideroeMost can recall a favorite book from childhood, be it the whimsical rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the mischievous undertakings of the Berenstain Bears. Debbie Wideroe, visiting professor of Communication and director of the Communication Division Internship Program, understands the critical role stories play in children's growth and development, which … [Read more...] about Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book
Legacy of One-Child Policy is Uncertain
Art by Christine NelsonI will forever remember the day that my maid, whom I affectionately called “ayi,” or “auntie” told me that she had no “hukou,” or residency. Having just finished my bath, my 6-year-old self wobbled into her Harry Potter-esque room under the stairwell and crawled under her covers. As I lamented that my passport photo … [Read more...] about Legacy of One-Child Policy is Uncertain
Young fans flock to the baseball field
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Little League baseball is where almost every American ball player started and where they first developed their skills, ambitions and dreams. Pepperdine Athletics’ “Sundays at the Ballpark” initiative will give young baseball fans the opportunity to interact with the Waves baseball team and be a part of the excitement that accompanies a collegiate … [Read more...] about Young fans flock to the baseball field