The central
premise of this book is that many of modern society’s strategies for
nurturing children are
in fact backfiring – because key twists in the science have been
overlooked. NurtureShock has been featured on Good
Morning America, Nightline, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, and
in Newsweek.
NurtureShock Columns During
the
fall
of 2009, we wrote over 90 columns for Newsweek.com, pushing
further into the surprising science of child development. Here
are some of the most popular columns.
Why the Marshmallow Test Might Be All Fluff
Supposedly, preschoolers' delay of gratification predicts SAT scores 14
years later. But the spoonful of evidence doesn't justify the hype.
Spare
the
Rod,
But Don’t Spoil the Child
New research shows that now up to 20% of teens were never spanked their
entire childhood. The mystery is, why aren’t these kids turning out
best?
Predicting
Success
at
College
A massive analysis of college grades discovers that the SAT is twice as
good as everyone thought.
Teaching Math with a Wave of a Hand
Smart people gesture more when they talk. Now, research suggests that
teaching kids to gesture could improve their brain function.
How
Not
to
Helicopter
Overall, being involved in children’s lives is great for them – so
where’s the fine line between making the Kool-Aid and drinking it?
Speaking to
Your Community:
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parent association, or community group.
Our emails are here.
About the Authors
Po Bronson and
Ashley Merryman’s New York
Magazine articles on the science of parenting won the magazine
journalism award from the American Association for the Advancement of
Science and a Clarion Award. Their articles for Time Magazine
have won the award for outstanding journalism from the Council on
Contemporary Families. Prior to collaborating, Bronson authored five
books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller What Should I Do
With My Life? Merryman’s journalism has appeared in The
Washington Post and The National Catholic Reporter.
Bronson lives in
San Francisco, with his wife and two children. Merryman lives in Los
Angeles, where she runs a church-based tutoring program for inner-city
children.
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