The Timeless Theater Classic ‘Our Town’ Speaks Gracefully Of How To Love Life
Thornton Wilder’s life-affirming classic American play ‘Our Town’ reminds us to slow down, treasure the little things, and realize the mundane can contain the beautiful.
14 Strategies For Working From Home Around Children Without Endless Screen Time
So far, approximately 26 million of the nation’s 58 million K-12 school children are affected by school closures stemming from worries over the Wuhan virus.
‘The Sound Inside’ On Broadway Is a Pretentious, Depressing Bore
If you feel the desire to be thoroughly depressed and bored for 90 minutes, check out Mary Louise Parker in ‘The Sound Inside’ on Broadway.
Has Feminized Schooling Contributed To The West’s Male Crisis?
Schools could do more to address over-feminized education. This would improve the education of young men and women, and make school a better place to learn.
The Real Reason Lewis Hamilton’s Post About His Dress-Wearing Nephew Was Stupid
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has been pressured into apologizing for telling his toddler nephew that ‘Boys don’t wear princess dresses.’
12 Low-Prep, Screen-Free Ways To Keep Toddlers Busy In Winter
When your child has cabin fever, it’s hard to stay sane. Here are some fun, creative, TV-free ideas to keep everyone happy and entertained.
4 Ways Society Needs To Change So Kids Don’t Hate School
In a misguided effort to raise the bar, we are depriving our children of many of the experiences they need to develop healthy, open minds, and a love of learning.
Factual Feminist: Those Who Push For Toy Neutrality Don’t Get Little Girls At All
Little girls’ play is full of conflict and imaginary power struggles, and their fantasies are just as complex, intense, and inventive as boys’—but manifestly different.
Kids Need Play, So Don’t Stick Them In Year-Round School
Think kids need less recess or year-round school? Summer shows why neither are true.
In Defense Of Dolls
For the kid who wants to grow up, who feels limited by childish things and stereotypical advertising, dolls can be a vehicle for new adventures and experiences.
For Father’s Day, I’m Doping My Kids
This Father’s Day, my children and I are doping. Don’t look at us that way. Your family did it, too.
First Graders Do Not Need To Visit Colleges Or Fill Out Applications
Pushing children into endless job prep actually makes them less fit for life. Parents need to tone down the college and career anxiety before they hurt someone.
Kids Are Casualties In The War Against Self-Reliance
The more we shelter kids and prevent them from practicing their skills when they’re ready, the more we stunt their ability to be independent in the future.
President Obama Pushes Pre-K And ‘Free’ College Because He’s Got Jack For K-12
Politicians pushing everyone to extend tax-paid education should explain why thirteen years isn’t enough.