Ellen Galinsky

President Families and Work Institute, work-life researcher, past Pres. NAEYC, books: Mind in the Making & forthcoming The Breakthrough Years on adolescence.

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Wish my mother was here to see this- she loved Vassar as did I: https://t.co/kyNlX1TwAl

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@Volcoucou @WFRN Thank you so much. I am an immense fan of yours!!

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As Ellen Galinsky told a group of state #earlychildhood leaders @Hunt_Institute had assembled this morning, “You might not have known Marilyn Smith, but you’re here - in large part - because of her.” What a beautiful legacy.

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The Momentum of #MeToo https://t.co/kqIQJcPMhp

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Thanks. I enjoyed being with you today! #ldchat

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@UnderstoodOrg: Kids who could wait for 2 marshmallows later vs than i now are learning self control-helps kids in school & life. #ldchat

[Kelli Suding, M.Ed., CPACC @ksuding]

Executive functions r something Ts shld focus on in early learning 2 prevent sole focus on behaviors They HAVE to be taught #LDchat

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@UnderstoodOrg Kids who pretend to be someone they admire (Batman) are more likely to learn Taking on Challenges (Carlson, U of Mn) #ldchat

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@UnderstoodOrg Q3: Read books, play rhyming games, think of words that begin with diff letters, tell stories- to dev Communcating #ldchat

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@angela_lange25 @UnderstoodOrg: U can help kids w organiz skills by having them make plans & following up-what worked, what didn't. #ldchat

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@ellengalinsky @UnderstoodOrg Impt life skills-Focus & Self Control, Pers. Taking, Communicating, Critical Thinking,... #ldchat

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@UnderstoodOrg Life skills draw on & promote Exec. Func. skills-working memory, self control, flexible thinking. #ldchat

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@ellengalinsky @UnderstoodOrg To find the rt preschool, look at whether kids are busy when u walk in & how they talks about kids. #ldchat

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@UnderstoodOrg To find the right preschool, find the right teacher-who build on yr ch's love of learning & engage them as learners. #ldchat

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@UnderstoodOrg @UnderstoodGinny. To promote the skill of Focus & Self Control, you can play I Spy, Red Light Green Light, Simon Says #ldchat

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@UnderstoodGinny: Play is critical in teaching kids Perspective Taking. #ldchat

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Q! To teach pers. taking, we need to talk about our & kids' thoughts & feelings , Help them learn how they & others think & feel. #ldchat

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Q!: Let's start the skill-Perspective Taking- understanding others' thoughts & feelings, a skill that leads to fewer conflicts. #ldchat

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What are the biggest issues you face with young children? #ldchat

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It is beautiful in NYC today. #ldchat