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Bedtime math problems
(Laura’s note: this column ran in Wednesday’s USA Today under the headline “Answer to lagging scores? Bedtime math problems.”)
We all know we should read to our kids. But even if bedtime stories are routine in your house, when’s the last time you gave your kids a bedtime math problem? Probably never. And that’s one re… read more »
False choices
The human brain really likes two-sided arguments. They are easy to understand. However, the either/or mindset produces some interesting false choices that then shape the cultural narrative. The danger is that people make real choices about their lives without considering other variables.
A few I’ve heard over the years:
From a high school studen… read more »
The Princess Problem
(Laura’s note: This column originally ran in USA Today on Aug 12, 2009. It’s somehow disappeared from the archives, and since I’ve been getting requests for it lately, I’m reprinting it here).
by Laura Vanderkam
Austere times bring austere fashions to the runways but not, it seems, to toy stores. Hunting for birthday presents la… read more »
Catch me on Fox & Friends Saturday
I’m scheduled to be on Fox & Friends tomorrow, March 3 (Saturday) at roughly 7:20 am. I’ll be talking about the marginal cost of children — whether kids really are cheaper by the dozen. The time could move earlier or later so it might be a good morning to set the DVR. Wish me luck!… read more »
Catch me on NPR’s Talk of the Nation
I’ll be on NPR’s Talk of the Nation today (February 28) at roughly 2:40pm eastern, talking about time and my Wall Street Journal article, “Are you as busy as you think?” You can call the show at (800) 989-8255. Thanks for listening!… read more »
