“I Can’t Stop Praising My Kid!”: An Unfortunate Update
Americans praise their kids too much and are obsessed with the wrong thing: self-esteem.
Educating Kids
Confessions of an Overwhelmed Digital Immigrant Blogger
Are you a digital immigrant or a digital native? I’m slowly trying to adapt to a changing world of technology, but it’s not always smooth.
The Case for Ending Summer Vacation
Should we get rid of summer vacations for kids? Are our own memories of summer holding us back as a country from doing better for our kids?
5 Lessons for Parents and Teachers From Terrible First Year of Teaching
After my first year of teaching was a disaster, I set out to figure out how to be a better teacher. And what I discovered was that it didn’t have much to do with test scores or lesson plans.
Take Action on the Crisis That All Parents Should Care About
All parents have a stake in the current student loan crisis. Get involved and make your voice heard about this critical issue!
Why I’m Putting Down the iPhone
Are there good reasons for parents to put down their phones when they’re around their kids? There are, but they may not be the ones that you think.