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:
Feel free
to invite us to speak with your school,
parent association, or community group.
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.
About the
Publisher
Twelve
Books, a division of the Hachette
Book Group, was established in 2005 with
the mission to publish 12 books a year
that enliven the national conversation,
with each book getting the full attention
of its publisher, from acquisition through
publication. Sean Desmond is Publisher and
Editor-in-Chief. Brian McLendon is
Associate Publisher.
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