Category Archives: Kids
(sigh) Little Girls Want to Be Sexy (dagnabbit)
Girls as young as 6 are already beginning to think of themselves as sex objects, according to a new study of elementary school-age kids in the Midwest. Researchers have shown in the past that women and teens think of themselves
(sigh) Little Girls Want to Be Sexy (dagnabbit)
Girls as young as 6 are already beginning to think of themselves as sex objects, according to a new study of elementary school-age kids in the Midwest. Researchers have shown in the past that women and teens think of themselves
The End of High School Blues?
I’m not really sure how I feel about kids going to school entirely online, young ones in particular. The numbers discussed below surprised me – I did not realize this was happening at such a rate. “When I was in
The End of High School Blues?
I’m not really sure how I feel about kids going to school entirely online, young ones in particular. The numbers discussed below surprised me – I did not realize this was happening at such a rate. “When I was in
Email is for Old People*
* people with jobs After reading in the latest Pew Report how kids today don’t really use email (“that’s what Facebook is for”), I have been keeping my ears and eyes open for further evidence. In my highly unscientific survey
Email is for Old People*
* people with jobs After reading in the latest Pew Report how kids today don’t really use email (“that’s what Facebook is for”), I have been keeping my ears and eyes open for further evidence. In my highly unscientific survey
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Gender Balance in Gifted Programs
As more and more colleges struggle to balance out their campuses (since so many more girls are entering and completing their undergraduate degrees) it’s interesting to see that some grade schools might have to face the same issue. I believe
Gender Balance in Gifted Programs
As more and more colleges struggle to balance out their campuses (since so many more girls are entering and completing their undergraduate degrees) it’s interesting to see that some grade schools might have to face the same issue. I believe
Children and Mental Health Stats
Found this blog post by author and psychologist Helene Guldberg, Ph.D. on the Psychology Today site. As you can guess from the spelling below, she’s British. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2001 report entitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope
Children and Mental Health Stats
Found this blog post by author and psychologist Helene Guldberg, Ph.D. on the Psychology Today site. As you can guess from the spelling below, she’s British. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2001 report entitled Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope
Snack Attack!
Between 1977 and 2002, the percent of the American population eating three or more snacks a day increased to 42% from 11%. Further, researchers found, the percent of children surveyed who said they had eaten three meals on the previous
Snack Attack!
Between 1977 and 2002, the percent of the American population eating three or more snacks a day increased to 42% from 11%. Further, researchers found, the percent of children surveyed who said they had eaten three meals on the previous
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
Child Development and the Role of Magical Thinking
I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about how kids learn to tell what is real and what is imaginary, despite “evidence” for both potential outcomes. For years, imagination was thought of as a way for children
Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now
The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,
Even Barbie is a Frugalista Now
The times they are a-changing folks. Take a look in the doll aisle for proof. Call it the anti-Bratz movement. The Moxie Girlz, along with four Liv dolls and the Barbie Fashionistas, introduced in August, are more funky than flashy,
Scientists’ Changing Findings on Kids and Race
An excerpt from the book NurtureShock was published in Newsweek last month. (Link to the book here.) One of the many topics the authors studied in the book is how and when we humans become aware of race and how
Scientists’ Changing Findings on Kids and Race
An excerpt from the book NurtureShock was published in Newsweek last month. (Link to the book here.) One of the many topics the authors studied in the book is how and when we humans become aware of race and how
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