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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2643156/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard-2/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of fa…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of fa…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of fa…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard
NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton wrapped her two-day Italy trip with a visit focused on the importance of fa…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianlunch #Lunch #childhooddevelopment #Italia #Italian #italianlunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ -
Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton Ends Italy Trip Making Pasta in a Scene Straight Out of an Italian Postcard https://www.diningandcooking.com/2642242/kate-middleton-ends-italy-trip-making-pasta-in-a-scene-straight-out-of-an-italian-postcard/ #ChildhoodDevelopment #Italia #Italian #ItalianLunch #italiano #italy #KateMiddleton #lunch #NorthernItaly #ReggioEmilia
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Kate Middleton’s Italy Trip Signifies an “Important Step” in Her Cancer Recovery Journey
The Gist Kate Middeton will mark a big milestone in her cancer recovery journey with her solo trip…
#Italy #Europe #Europa #EU #cancerrecoveryjourney #childhooddevelopment #KateMiddeton #northernItaly #PrinceWilliam #princessofwales #recoveryjourney #ReggioEmilia.
https://www.europesays.com/italy/15403/ -
Kate Middleton’s Italy Trip Signifies an “Important Step” in Her Cancer Recovery Journey
The Gist Kate Middeton will mark a big milestone in her cancer recovery journey with her solo trip…
#Italy #Europe #Europa #EU #cancerrecoveryjourney #childhooddevelopment #KateMiddeton #northernItaly #PrinceWilliam #princessofwales #recoveryjourney #ReggioEmilia.
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Comparison of DNA from cord blood to that from blood taken at ages 5-12 of over 3,400 children from 11 countries found an association between breastfeeding and epigenetic changes. Breastfeeding for at least three months induced long-term changes in the expression of genes associated with development and immunity.
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Original paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13085660/
#Science #Breastfeeding #Epigenetics #ChildhoodDevelopment #Immunity
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A new study of over 2,400 children examines the "adiposity rebound" at about age 6 that is characterized by an increase in BMI after earlier decline. The waist-to-height ratio continues to decline through this period, indicating that BMI is mistaking muscle growth for fat accumulation.
Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-decades-puzzle-childhood-body-fat.html
Original paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316626000866
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A new study of 851 twin pairs in the UK, and their younger siblings, found different developmental trajectories between the twins and their singleton siblings from ages 2-7. Twins' language, cognition, and social-emotional skill development progressed more slowly, though language skills caught up by age 7.
Summary: https://www.sciencealert.com/twins-developmental-delays-single-born-siblings
Original paper: https://academic.oup.com/chidev/advance-article/doi/10.1093/chidev/aacaf029/8539540?login=false
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Books open doors to brighter futures. 📚✨
International Literacy Day 2025 reminds us that reading isn’t just a skill. It’s a powerful tool for growth, opportunity, and lifelong learning. Let’s champion literacy for all, starting with our little ones.Read more ➡️ https://zurl.co/ARxxm
#BabyYumYum #BYY #InternationalLiteracyDay #ReadToLearn #LiteracyMatters #RaisingReaders #ChildhoodDevelopment #FamilyLearning #SupportLiteracy #BooksForAll -
Speaking of #LightPollution...
#ScreenTime Before #Bed Is Ruining Your Child’s #Sleep (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)
by Don on February 26, 2025
"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.
"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural #melatonin production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to #GentleMusic, or practicing simple #BreathingExercises. Many families find success with a warm #bath or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.
"Consider incorporating #mindful activities like #GentleStretching, #coloring, or #QuietPlay with #NonElectronicToys. Some children benefit from a brief #CuddleTime or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.
"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.
"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a #ScreenFreeZone. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use."
#Parenting #LessScreenTime #ReadABook #Storytime #Bedtime #ChildhoodDevelopment #SmartPhoneAddiction #SleepDisruption
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Speaking of #LightPollution...
#ScreenTime Before #Bed Is Ruining Your Child’s #Sleep (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)
by Don on February 26, 2025
"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.
"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural #melatonin production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to #GentleMusic, or practicing simple #BreathingExercises. Many families find success with a warm #bath or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.
"Consider incorporating #mindful activities like #GentleStretching, #coloring, or #QuietPlay with #NonElectronicToys. Some children benefit from a brief #CuddleTime or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.
"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.
"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a #ScreenFreeZone. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use."
#Parenting #LessScreenTime #ReadABook #Storytime #Bedtime #ChildhoodDevelopment #SmartPhoneAddiction #SleepDisruption
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Speaking of #LightPollution...
#ScreenTime Before #Bed Is Ruining Your Child’s #Sleep (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)
by Don on February 26, 2025
"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.
"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural #melatonin production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to #GentleMusic, or practicing simple #BreathingExercises. Many families find success with a warm #bath or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.
"Consider incorporating #mindful activities like #GentleStretching, #coloring, or #QuietPlay with #NonElectronicToys. Some children benefit from a brief #CuddleTime or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.
"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.
"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a #ScreenFreeZone. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use."
#Parenting #LessScreenTime #ReadABook #Storytime #Bedtime #ChildhoodDevelopment #SmartPhoneAddiction #SleepDisruption
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Speaking of #LightPollution...
#ScreenTime Before #Bed Is Ruining Your Child’s #Sleep (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)
by Don on February 26, 2025
"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.
"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural #melatonin production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to #GentleMusic, or practicing simple #BreathingExercises. Many families find success with a warm #bath or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.
"Consider incorporating #mindful activities like #GentleStretching, #coloring, or #QuietPlay with #NonElectronicToys. Some children benefit from a brief #CuddleTime or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.
"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.
"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a #ScreenFreeZone. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use."
#Parenting #LessScreenTime #ReadABook #Storytime #Bedtime #ChildhoodDevelopment #SmartPhoneAddiction #SleepDisruption
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Speaking of #LightPollution...
#ScreenTime Before #Bed Is Ruining Your Child’s #Sleep (Here’s What Parents Need to Know)
by Don on February 26, 2025
"Establishing a Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
"Creating a peaceful bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by setting a consistent bedtime and work backward about 30-45 minutes to begin your routine. Replace screen activities with calming alternatives that help signal to your child’s body that it’s time to wind down.
"Begin by dimming the lights throughout the house to support natural #melatonin production. Choose quiet activities like reading stories together, listening to #GentleMusic, or practicing simple #BreathingExercises. Many families find success with a warm #bath or shower, followed by putting on comfortable pajamas and brushing teeth.
"Consider incorporating #mindful activities like #GentleStretching, #coloring, or #QuietPlay with #NonElectronicToys. Some children benefit from a brief #CuddleTime or sharing their favorite moments from the day. Keep a consistent order of activities to help your child feel secure and know what to expect.
"Remember that transition times can be challenging. Give clear, gentle reminders about upcoming routine steps, and offer praise when your child follows along. If your child seems resistant, try making it fun by turning routine tasks into simple games or using visual schedules for younger children.
"Store all devices in another room to avoid temptation, and make the bedroom a #ScreenFreeZone. This helps create a sleep-friendly environment and reinforces healthy boundaries around technology use."
#Parenting #LessScreenTime #ReadABook #Storytime #Bedtime #ChildhoodDevelopment #SmartPhoneAddiction #SleepDisruption
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So, this is very interesting... I know I used to find making clay balls in pottery class would help keep me focused and calm...
The #Meditative Art of #Hikaru #Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres
A developmental psychology professor discovered hikaru dorodango in a Japanese schoolyard in 1999, and the practice is still inspiring artists worldwide today.
By Marla Mackoul
Aug 12, 2025Excerpts: "No one is quite sure how hikaru dorodango originated, but it’s clear that it wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today without the efforts of Japanese developmental psychology professor Fumio Kayo. In 1999, Kayo was visiting a Kyoto nursery school to observe children at play when he noticed them deeply concentrated on forming playground dirt into shining spheres. It was a painstaking process even teachers would join in on. After working so long and so hard to create them, the dorodango would become treasured possessions of the children.
Making a dorodango involved locating the perfect soil, mixing it into mud, molding it into a sphere, and finally polishing it to perfection. The art requires patience, trial and error, and resourcefulness, causing it to be praised for its beneficial impact on early childhood development. Indeed, Kayo both published academic papers on the subject as well as developed a simple methodology that allowed him to introduce the activity to children across Kyoto. Hikaru dorodango was featured by Japanese public broadcaster NHK in 2001, and it has slowly gained prominence internationally—and among adults—since then.
"Other artists around the world have also found creating the mud balls to be both an excellent creative outlet as well as a grounding meditative practice. Artist Kiyoko Miki, for instance, uses different soil types and paint to create colored pastes, turning her dorodango into every color of the rainbow. She even drills holes into some to make charming flower vases."
#SolarpunkSunday #Japan #WorkingWithNature #ArtByHumans #MeditativeArt #MoreMudTime #LessScreenTime #ChildhoodDevelopment #Calming #Creative
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So, this is very interesting... I know I used to find making clay balls in pottery class would help keep me focused and calm...
The #Meditative Art of #Hikaru #Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres
A developmental psychology professor discovered hikaru dorodango in a Japanese schoolyard in 1999, and the practice is still inspiring artists worldwide today.
By Marla Mackoul
Aug 12, 2025Excerpts: "No one is quite sure how hikaru dorodango originated, but it’s clear that it wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today without the efforts of Japanese developmental psychology professor Fumio Kayo. In 1999, Kayo was visiting a Kyoto nursery school to observe children at play when he noticed them deeply concentrated on forming playground dirt into shining spheres. It was a painstaking process even teachers would join in on. After working so long and so hard to create them, the dorodango would become treasured possessions of the children.
Making a dorodango involved locating the perfect soil, mixing it into mud, molding it into a sphere, and finally polishing it to perfection. The art requires patience, trial and error, and resourcefulness, causing it to be praised for its beneficial impact on early childhood development. Indeed, Kayo both published academic papers on the subject as well as developed a simple methodology that allowed him to introduce the activity to children across Kyoto. Hikaru dorodango was featured by Japanese public broadcaster NHK in 2001, and it has slowly gained prominence internationally—and among adults—since then.
"Other artists around the world have also found creating the mud balls to be both an excellent creative outlet as well as a grounding meditative practice. Artist Kiyoko Miki, for instance, uses different soil types and paint to create colored pastes, turning her dorodango into every color of the rainbow. She even drills holes into some to make charming flower vases."
#SolarpunkSunday #Japan #WorkingWithNature #ArtByHumans #MeditativeArt #MoreMudTime #LessScreenTime #ChildhoodDevelopment #Calming #Creative
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So, this is very interesting... I know I used to find making clay balls in pottery class would help keep me focused and calm...
The #Meditative Art of #Hikaru #Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres
A developmental psychology professor discovered hikaru dorodango in a Japanese schoolyard in 1999, and the practice is still inspiring artists worldwide today.
By Marla Mackoul
Aug 12, 2025Excerpts: "No one is quite sure how hikaru dorodango originated, but it’s clear that it wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today without the efforts of Japanese developmental psychology professor Fumio Kayo. In 1999, Kayo was visiting a Kyoto nursery school to observe children at play when he noticed them deeply concentrated on forming playground dirt into shining spheres. It was a painstaking process even teachers would join in on. After working so long and so hard to create them, the dorodango would become treasured possessions of the children.
Making a dorodango involved locating the perfect soil, mixing it into mud, molding it into a sphere, and finally polishing it to perfection. The art requires patience, trial and error, and resourcefulness, causing it to be praised for its beneficial impact on early childhood development. Indeed, Kayo both published academic papers on the subject as well as developed a simple methodology that allowed him to introduce the activity to children across Kyoto. Hikaru dorodango was featured by Japanese public broadcaster NHK in 2001, and it has slowly gained prominence internationally—and among adults—since then.
"Other artists around the world have also found creating the mud balls to be both an excellent creative outlet as well as a grounding meditative practice. Artist Kiyoko Miki, for instance, uses different soil types and paint to create colored pastes, turning her dorodango into every color of the rainbow. She even drills holes into some to make charming flower vases."
#SolarpunkSunday #Japan #WorkingWithNature #ArtByHumans #MeditativeArt #MoreMudTime #LessScreenTime #ChildhoodDevelopment #Calming #Creative
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So, this is very interesting... I know I used to find making clay balls in pottery class would help keep me focused and calm...
The #Meditative Art of #Hikaru #Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres
A developmental psychology professor discovered hikaru dorodango in a Japanese schoolyard in 1999, and the practice is still inspiring artists worldwide today.
By Marla Mackoul
Aug 12, 2025Excerpts: "No one is quite sure how hikaru dorodango originated, but it’s clear that it wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today without the efforts of Japanese developmental psychology professor Fumio Kayo. In 1999, Kayo was visiting a Kyoto nursery school to observe children at play when he noticed them deeply concentrated on forming playground dirt into shining spheres. It was a painstaking process even teachers would join in on. After working so long and so hard to create them, the dorodango would become treasured possessions of the children.
Making a dorodango involved locating the perfect soil, mixing it into mud, molding it into a sphere, and finally polishing it to perfection. The art requires patience, trial and error, and resourcefulness, causing it to be praised for its beneficial impact on early childhood development. Indeed, Kayo both published academic papers on the subject as well as developed a simple methodology that allowed him to introduce the activity to children across Kyoto. Hikaru dorodango was featured by Japanese public broadcaster NHK in 2001, and it has slowly gained prominence internationally—and among adults—since then.
"Other artists around the world have also found creating the mud balls to be both an excellent creative outlet as well as a grounding meditative practice. Artist Kiyoko Miki, for instance, uses different soil types and paint to create colored pastes, turning her dorodango into every color of the rainbow. She even drills holes into some to make charming flower vases."
#SolarpunkSunday #Japan #WorkingWithNature #ArtByHumans #MeditativeArt #MoreMudTime #LessScreenTime #ChildhoodDevelopment #Calming #Creative
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So, this is very interesting... I know I used to find making clay balls in pottery class would help keep me focused and calm...
The #Meditative Art of #Hikaru #Dorodango: How Japanese Schoolchildren Turn Mud Into Shiny Spheres
A developmental psychology professor discovered hikaru dorodango in a Japanese schoolyard in 1999, and the practice is still inspiring artists worldwide today.
By Marla Mackoul
Aug 12, 2025Excerpts: "No one is quite sure how hikaru dorodango originated, but it’s clear that it wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today without the efforts of Japanese developmental psychology professor Fumio Kayo. In 1999, Kayo was visiting a Kyoto nursery school to observe children at play when he noticed them deeply concentrated on forming playground dirt into shining spheres. It was a painstaking process even teachers would join in on. After working so long and so hard to create them, the dorodango would become treasured possessions of the children.
Making a dorodango involved locating the perfect soil, mixing it into mud, molding it into a sphere, and finally polishing it to perfection. The art requires patience, trial and error, and resourcefulness, causing it to be praised for its beneficial impact on early childhood development. Indeed, Kayo both published academic papers on the subject as well as developed a simple methodology that allowed him to introduce the activity to children across Kyoto. Hikaru dorodango was featured by Japanese public broadcaster NHK in 2001, and it has slowly gained prominence internationally—and among adults—since then.
"Other artists around the world have also found creating the mud balls to be both an excellent creative outlet as well as a grounding meditative practice. Artist Kiyoko Miki, for instance, uses different soil types and paint to create colored pastes, turning her dorodango into every color of the rainbow. She even drills holes into some to make charming flower vases."
#SolarpunkSunday #Japan #WorkingWithNature #ArtByHumans #MeditativeArt #MoreMudTime #LessScreenTime #ChildhoodDevelopment #Calming #Creative
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This. Pretending things are the same as pre-pandemic will not work.
https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/teacher-explains-reason-kids-much-harder-manage-now?amp
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Pandemic babies’ developmental milestones: Not as bad as we feared, but not as good as before
#Health #Babies #Children #ChildhoodDevelopment #Pandemic #InfantHealth #MentalHealth #Infants #MaternalMentalHealth #COVID19
https://the-14.com/pandemic-babies-developmental-milestones-not-as-bad-as-we-feared-but-not-as-good-as-before/ -
Pandemic babies’ developmental milestones: Not as bad as we feared, but not as good as before
#Health #Babies #Children #ChildhoodDevelopment #Pandemic #InfantHealth #MentalHealth #Infants #MaternalMentalHealth #COVID19
https://the-14.com/pandemic-babies-developmental-milestones-not-as-bad-as-we-feared-but-not-as-good-as-before/
