It’s likely you’ve heard of “helicopter parenting.” It’s a parenting style often mocked by the media. But have you heard of “free-range parenting?” Because of an event in Maryland this week, it was a big topic in parenting news. What do you think? 1 2 Renowned neuroscientist, Daniel Levitin, tackles the topic of multi-tasking, which he says is a “powerful and diabolical illusion.” It’s essential reading. 3 One of our missions is to debunk persistent “neuromyths.” Dr. Judy Willis writes about the "edu-cash-in" based on these myths. The more parents know about this, the less gullible we’ll be. Don't miss her article. 4 At last, Congress has started discussions on rewriting No Child Left Behind. Two articles, including an op-ed by Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, will expose you to the players and the issues. 5 6 The 15 ingenious parenting hacks, represented in 15 pictures, is worth a peek. Why didn’t I think of the DIY Laser Maze? It’s so obvious! 7
Parenting
1 Should Parents Get in Trouble for Letting a 10-Yr-Old Walk Home? - S.T. Mohajer, TakePart
2 When Did ‘Teaching Independence’ Become ‘Possible Neglect’? - KJ Dell'Antionia, Motherlode, NYT
Give Parents Respect, Not Bad Interpretations of Neuroscience - Laura F. Shaw, HuffPost
Skipping School for Vacation: Good for Families, or Bad for Students? - Jessica Lahey, NYT
Is a College Education Worth It? - ProCon.org
Learning
3 Why the Modern World is Bad for Your Brain - Daniel J. Levitin, The Guardian
What Time of Day Do Babies Learn Best? - Gwen Dewar, PhD, Babycenter
What Playful Animals Can Teach Us About The Biology Of Fun - Carolyn Gregoire, HuffPost
Review of The Teenage Brain - Barbara Ellen, The Guardian
Why Some Teams Are Smarter Than Others - A. Wooley, T. Malone, C. Chabris, New York Times
Education
Majority of U.S. Public School Students are in Poverty - Lyndsey Layton, Washington Post
Half of All Public School Kids in Poverty? Be Careful. - Kevin Drum, Mother Jones
New Study Reveals Much About How Parents Really Choose Schools - Anya Kamenetz, nprEd
4 The High Cost of Neuromyths in Education - Judy Willis, MD, edutopia
5 Arne Duncan: Improving American Education is not Optional - Arne Duncan, Washington Post
6 Democrats and Republicans Agree: Time to Rewrite NCLB - Joy Resmovits, HuffPost
Challenging the Myth of Content vs. Character Education - Randa Grob-Zakhary, Brookings
Does Extending the School Day Really Work? - Emily Richmond, The Atlantic
What Does Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Look Like To A 5-Year-Old? - Joanne Levine, npr
Resources
7 15 Ingenius Parenting Hacks to Make Parenting a Little Easier - Jonny James, Colors and Joy
GeoGuessr - Let's Explore the World - created by Anton Wallen
Kids’ Top Social Media Picks: New Resource for Parents - Ann Collier, NetFamilyNews.org
"Letter From Birmingham Jail" - Martin Luther King, Quartz
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