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As children get older, the cognitive components of empathy begin to emerge and complement the emotional intelligence we form during the first years of life. By the preschool years, we become more aware that other people have separate bodies, feelings, and experiences. We develop what is called a “theory of mind,” which enables us toContinue reading “The Relationships between Social Interactions and Emotional Intelligence”

Studies show that human minds simply integrate outdoor and indoor experiences simultaneously. We automatically become hands-on in nature. Just think to a time we were in nature with children: Did we see children jumping in puddles, climbing on rocks, swinging from trees, and picking things up? Nature makes us think. Richard Louv, author of theContinue reading “Connections between Outdoor and Indoor Experiences”

We need real, authentic experiences with the earth. We learn through our senses. We must have real experiences to be effective in developing our understanding of self and the world around us. During our early years we learn holistically. We learn many things at the same time. Something we learn from one experience will connectContinue reading “Encountering Authentic Experiences”