Raising the 21st Century Child
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Why are young children the most creative creatures on the planet, and how do they learn more in the first five years of life than during any other five-year period in their lifetimes? Take a visual tour of brain development through the first 2,
Economic inequality is more dramatic and pervasive than ever before, and the physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of many of our kids is at stake. What impact are single parents and young parents with extremely limited resources hav
Can schools teach character? Should they? And what do we mean by "character," anyway? Three school leaders discuss the theory and practice of character education and debate whether failure is an essential stop on a child's road to success. Co-P
Twenty-first century parents are bombarded with parenting advice. From demanding over achievement from our children to the extreme hands-off approach to everything in between, isn't time we have a conversation about what the goal of parenting s
Economic forces shaping family life have undone many of the benefits of traditional marriage. In the wake of this change, a new type of marriage has emerged: one shaped by shared experiences and passions, in which partners are equals sharing th
What Works? Do we have a "boy problem"? Academically, socially, emotionally, and economically, boys and young men seem to be losing ground. Just ask the increasing number of parents who are finding their young-adult sons back at home with few p
Most people in the world believe the future will be better than the present (according the Gallup World Poll). Unfortunately, most people struggle to turn that optimism into hope. Surprising research shows us how all people can think about the
We all know that the new media that engulf us daily have powerful effects, and particularly on children. But how, exactly, are kids being affected? In deep, as well as superficial, ways? For good or for ill? And, most important, what can we do
Should you ban violent video games? When should kids be allowed to use Facebook? Should preteens have cell phones? Does the Internet give kids ADHD? The founder of Common Sense Media discusses his new book, which offers insights and essential t
By trying to provide the perfectly happy childhood, a generation of parents may be making it harder for their kids to actually grow up. Learn how our preoccupation with choice, self-esteem, and happiness may be yielding a generation marked by e
The Yale professor, author, and outspoken mom talks about her life and family and explains her take on child-rearing— and why the firestorm around her 2011 book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother took her by surprise.Speakers: Amy Chua
Anne-Marie Slaughter's Atlantic cover story about women's work-life balance dilemma has rekindled the longstanding debate that is resonating with women and men alike. Slaughter answers questions about the praise and criticism her article receiv
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