Tag Archives: TED talks

Women and the Art of Playing

by phyllis, September 26, 2011

We all know about the importance of play for kids’ emotional growth and development. It can enhance imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don’t we women place more value on play for ourselves?Early on, most young girls tend to be collaborative, communicative and caring – you can see it when they play house and mother their dolls. And these traits become even more entrenched as the years fly by. As women, we often put the needs of family before our own and are kept busy nurturing our … Continue reading →

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TED Talks and a New Spin on Aging

by phyllis, June 22, 2011

Today we have a gift for you we think you’ll enjoy – some videos of talks from TED conferences. So grab a cup of tea and watch Dr. Bill Thomas as he shares his innovative ideas about growing older. He calls his amusing but ultimately sobering presentation Elderhood Rising: The Dawn of a New World Age. Half of the baby boomers born in 1946 have now turned 65 and there’s a rapidly growing need for gerontologists like Dr. Bill Thomas. He’s the self-appointed spokesman for Elderhood. Honored to act as … Continue reading →