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The Overscheduling Myth

Activities keep kids happy and healthy

Dealing with the pressures parents face today

The Mind-Body Connection and Learning

February 25, 2009

Tags: mind-body, learning, school, adjustable desks, recess, play

There’s a report today in the New York Times about growing interest in adjustable desks for school children. These desks that allow kids to stand up and move their bodies as they study seems like a very (more…)

Kudos to a Reporter!

February 23, 2009

Tags: parents, parenting, competition, autonomy, sports, coaching, kids, stress

Here's an excellent article on Pressured Parents, Stressed-out Kids: Grolnick to Discuss Pressure, Stress It's angled around an announcement of Wendy's next talk on our book, but the amazing feature of this article is that it seems (more…)

Books and Articles

Books and Articles
Saying No to Kids in a Yes Culture
Why Limits are Good for Kids
Marketing of Colleges Increases Family Stress
A Better Way to Choose a College
Pay to Learn Shortchanges Kids
What the research tells us