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…efforts to teach children words can distract children from quiet contemplation. A child often likes to spend long stretches of time inspecting things—other children at play, animals, ponds, sticks, flowers—and adult talk can get in the way.

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William Crain

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Reclaiming Childhood

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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