This succinct, compelling TED Talk by Steven Johnson, author of How We Got to Now, explains that many great inventions,…
Playing off of yesterday’s post, about a trial lawyer who annually releases a laughably litigious TOP 10 DANGEROUS TOY LIST,…
Every year, the “non-profit” organization W.A.T.C.H. (World Against Toys Causing Harm) comes up with its “10 Most Dangerous Toy” list,…
Why do you think Samsung made this nearly 2-minute commercial of young people riding their bikes, talking to strangers, meeting…
UPDATE!The Guardian reports that: A grammar school boy missing for two months after telling his parents he was bored with…
A couple of you have sent me this ad that is making the rounds: It was just a normal day…
This charming, cheering video — and plea for outdoor adventures for kids — comes from Alastair Humphreys, who describes himself…
Dan Shuchman, chairman of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education), the group that fights for free speech on campus,…
Who says we’re treating our kids like snowflakes? Oh wait. Dear Free-Range Kids: You’re the only one I can complain…
Kids age 6 are old enough to walk themselves to school, Spanish officials are telling parents. A seven-community experiment begun…