How Do We Teach Our Kids “Grit”?
For kids to succeed in school and in life, “grit” — or perseverance and passion for long-term goals — may be more important than IQ scores or grades. How do we make sure that our kids are “gritty”?
Education
Blogging, Education, From the Experts, Parenting
Welcome to the Carnival of Evidence-Based Parenting! The New Parenthood Edition
I am thrilled to host the second Blog Carnival of Evidence-Based Parenting. This month’s topic: new parenthood. Check out the posts from all of our bloggers!
Why I Need to Stop Praising My Toddler
Constant praise isn’t good for kids. So why do parents keep doing it? Why can’t I stop praising my kid?
Preschool at Home? Let the Children Play!
Preschool at home is a growing trend. Homeschooling for preschoolers should be focused around play and discovery, the way that preschool-aged kids learn best, whether at home or at school.
10 Reasons Why I Hope My Son Is Bored
Kids learn a lot from being bored, a recent study concludes. What would be lost if kids aren’t allowed to explore and play?
Education, Parenting Styles
Do Homeschooling Moms Show the Paradoxes of Modern Motherhood?
Sociologist Jennifer Lois talks to Experts Unplugged about what she learned in researching homeschooling moms — about the expectations for today’s mothers and the standards for modern parenting.