Below is an archive listing of past articles from the Alliance for Childhood:

Forming an Alliance for Childhood
	We are beginning with an article by Colleen Cordes that describes the founding moments of the Alliance for Childhood.
Press Release: School Failure and Lack of Play
	Too little time for unstructured play leads to increased stress for children and parents and may be linked to later school failure.
Press Release: Beware Killjoy Toys
	The Alliance for Childhood, in collaboration with TRUCE, issues a warning to parents about unhealthy products sold as toys that inhibit rather than promote imaginative, creative play.
Alliance Educates Congress on Childhood Obesity Crisis
	The Alliance for Childhood conducted a briefing for Congressional staff on May 9, 2003 on the growing crisis of childhood obesity, at the invitation of Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.
"Severe Acute Apathy Syndrome"*
	Dr. David Ludwig and Kelly Brownell The Boston Globe, May 29, 2003 *The Boston Globe charges a fee for viewing this article
Press Release: Rethink High-Stakes Testing
	Washington, D.C., April 25, 2001 -A group of the nation's most prominent psychiatrists, child development authorities, and educators called today for President Bush and Congress to "rethink the current rush to make American children take even more standardized tests."

Teaching Peace in Fearful Times
	A Statement by the Alliance for Childhood May 2005

Ten Steps for Peace Education
	As the world struggles with increasing fears of war, terrorism, and other forms of violence, the Alliance for Childhood offers a guide for parents and teachers who seek to nurture the values of peace, compassion, and good will in their children's lives.

Marketing and Advertising: Harmful to Children's Health
	The Lancet reports on the profound negative effects of child-oriented commercialism on children's health. Sept. 28, 2002

Selling to - and Selling out - Children
	An editorial from The Lancet further details the disastrous effects of advertising that preys on children. Sept. 28, 2002

In a Time of Tragedy: Helping Children Understand Good and Evil
	A personal message from Joan Almon, US Coordinator, Alliance for Childhood

Ending the Commercialization of Childhood
	Our newest project.

Research on Materialism and Well-Being
	The cost of a commercialized childhood.

Technology Literacy
	Proposed guidelines for a holistic and age-appropriate approach to technology education.

Cleaning up a Toxic Childhood
	Joan Almon takes a look at the world our children live in and what we can do to support healthy childhood.

Letter to Members of Congress
	An open letter to members of Congress asking that child development be a part of the considerations when plans for funding technological approaches to education are concerned.

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