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GOT A LATE BLOOMER? Check out psychologist Gail Posts most recent blog entry on the topic. Of children who might not display their “gifts” or advanced abilities early, Post says, “the lack of a reference point and the wide disparity between abilities make it difficult to assess their child’s potential.” She describes the typical late-bloomer and offers suggestions for what to do as a parent. Find the blog.

RECESS, PLAYTIME. Some state legislatures have mandated 50-minute playtime for elementary school students. According to a New York Times article, parents notice the difference in their children’s mood, and teachers see “encouraging results” in those states. Find out more.