Here are references to the main article in Strategies no. 584.
0–3 years
Are There Long-Term Effects of Early Child Care? by Jay Belsky
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2007.01021.x
The latest report from the most comprehensive study of early child care.
Why Love Matters – How affection shapes a baby's brain, by Sue Gerhardt
http://www.stratletter.com/550_full.html
Explains early brain development based on modern neurobiology.
Nursery tales, by Madeleine Bunting
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1256288,00.html
Well written Guardian article referring the three biggest studies on early child care.
Stress in daycare, by Sir Richard Bowlby
http://www.thc.se/Resources/bowlby_stress_in_daycare.pdf
Shows what is needed to create a high quality child care outside of home.
3-6 years
Are There Long-Term Effects of Early Child Care? by Jay Belsky
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2007.01021.x
This study shows the results of the first 4.5 years of child care on later development.
The Heart of the Matter - The role of emotion and attachment in learning and behaviour, by Gordon Neufeld
http://www.stratletter.com/eng_heart_of_the_matter.html
Explains the connection between emotional attachment and learning.
The Politicized Science of Day Care - A Personal and Professional Odyssey, by Jay Belsky
http://kidsfirstcanada.org/politicized-science.pdf
Professor of Psychology Jay Belsky tells his story about early child care research.
7-18 years
Worldwide Guide to Homeschooling, by Brian D. Ray
http://www.amazon.com/Worldwide-Guide-Homeschooling-2005-2006-Reference/dp/0805426108
This book summarizes the latest research on home schooling.
Home schooling improves academic performance and reduces impact of socio-economic factors, by Claudia R. Hepburn
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/commerce.web/newsrelease.aspx?nID=4933
One of many scientific studies on home schooling.
Home Schooling and the Question of Socialization, by Richard G. Medlin
http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327930PJE751&_7
Shows that home schooling does not need to hinder socialization.
Parents or peers – who matter the most? by Jonas Himmelstrand
http://www.stratletter.com/566_full.html
Explains the phenomena of peer orientation and the need for adults also during teens.
18-65 years
The Seven-Day Weekend, by Ricardo Semler
http://www.stratletter.com/brev.lasso?id=367314854542355
Tells the story of the Brasilian business Semco Corporation and its unique democracy.
Twelve questions for growth and profit, by John Steinberg
http://www.stratletter.com/mna.lasso?id=388036373412149
Refers to the research of Marcus Buckinghams showing the impact of the closest boss.
When a mummy becomes the boss, by Jonas Himmelstrand
http://www.stratletter.com/531eng_full.html
Shows the learning and growth potential of the parental role.
65 years and upward
Wisdom grows in Danish business, by Jonas Himmelstrand
http://www.stratletter.com/mna.lasso?id=322521686362147
Discusses wisdom in work life and presents an energetic 84 year old Indian chief.
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