introverted children

In Defense of Introverted Children

As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness.
Spoiled girl crying.

The Spoiled Child Is Not a Modern Invention

You know what’s wrong with kids these days? They want to “take things easy.” Or so said a school superintendent in 1905.
Only child

Not So Lonely: Busting the Myth of the Only Child

A burgeoning acceptance toward families with only one child is finally starting to creep into society at large, eliminating the mythical stereotype.
Latchkey

The Latchkey Generation: How Bad Was It?

The latchkey generation--also known as Generation X--was raised by working parents who left them alone after school. We consider the implications.
Second graders working on desktop computers

Which Kids Get Help in Class?

Addressing which students receive the most help.
Boy watchng tv from the bed.

Is TV for Toddlers Really that Bad?

BabyFirstTV, a channel aimed specifically at toddlers is headed for US TV.