You’ve probably been hearing about a new book that takes aim at “parenting,” pointing out that we don’t “spouse” our…
Browsing: child development
In my lectures I often point out that it is NOT our imagination — our expectations and fears for our…
If to a hammer, everything looks like a nail, to a pediatric surgeon, everything looks like a fall hazard. That’s…
. Here’s a chunk of my piece that just ran on Politico. After explaining that I’m the mom who let…
What a thought-provoking video: The ad shows several grandparents reminiscing about their childhood fun outside — tobogganing, planting, fishing –…
Readers — Parenting norms seem to reflect so much about society and so little about what kids really need —…
Readers — I love this reassuring piece about the tyranny of “must do before it’s too late!” advice when it…
Folks: I sometimes can’t stand how we don’t trust any ideas or instincts unless they are backed up with some…
From “Let the Kids take Risks When They Play,” by Peter Gray (one of my heroes, author of the basic…
Readers — Here is an actual letter from a school superintendent, sent in by a reader after she and her…