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Jackalopes? Zombies? Mysterious men in black? Kenai is going to need all his critical thinking skills for this adventure!
502 Conversations: A Hidden Gem for Critical Thinkers
I was recently interviewed on the show 502 Conversations. It was a lot of fun! If you missed it, you can watch it here: Produced by Dedham TV, 502 Conversations … Continue Reading 502 Conversations: A Hidden Gem for Critical Thinkers
Debunking Friday the 13th: Three kid-friendly pseudoscience experiments
Help kids learn critical thinking skills with fun activities that test whether Friday the 13th is unlucky (or just another day).
Critical Thinking and Humor on Skeptical Help Bar
I join Kenny Biddle on the Skeptical Help Bar to discuss how to teach critical thinking to kids.
Skeptical Inquirer: A Magazine Everyone Should Read
Ronald Crouch Author, Psychologist I recently published an article in Skeptical Inquirer magazine. Never heard of it? It is definitely worth a look. * I saw my first issue of … Continue Reading Skeptical Inquirer: A Magazine Everyone Should Read
Introducing Kids to Darwin with Stardust
A new children’s book introduces children to Charles Darwin and his discoveries with a sense of wonder and a love for science.
The Rise of Conspiracy Theories in Politics
We are now about to be ruled by a coalition of conspiracy theorists. Critical thinking is an act of resistance.
I made an Emotional Intelligence course for kids!
Do you know a kid whose emotions get out of control? Tantrums, fears, stress – little kids can have big emotions. And it’s common for children to have trouble managing … Continue Reading I made an Emotional Intelligence course for kids!
Critikid: A Fantastic Resource You Need to Know About
* Not long ago I began seeing posts from Critikid in my social media feed. The posts covered topics on media literacy, cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and how to teach … Continue Reading Critikid: A Fantastic Resource You Need to Know About
I was interviewed by the Humanist Dad!
Online I go by the handle “Dr. Dad.” Sure, it’s corney. But it’s not a lie. I’m both a doctor and a dad. I’m a child psychologist, so I’m literally … Continue Reading I was interviewed by the Humanist Dad!
Is that Jesus in my toast? Pareidolia explained
Why did a grilled cheese sandwich sell for $28,000 on Ebay? The answer comes down to a strange bias with a strange name: pareidolia.
Pseudoscience Experiment: Testing Synchronicity
You have a memory of a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. Just then you notice that her favorite song is playing on the radio. You remind yourself … Continue Reading Pseudoscience Experiment: Testing Synchronicity
Tim and the Giant Teapot: A Book Review
Tim and the Giant Teapot introduces very young readers to skepticism and critical thinking with a fun story.
Pseudoscience Experiment for Kids: Testing Psychic Predictions
Teach your little skeptic how to debunk psychic predictions for the New Year!
Ghost Hunting Bingo
Do you ever watch ghost hunting shows? If you do, then you know that they follow a few simple tropes. The ghost hunters walk around a spooky location. At night. … Continue Reading Ghost Hunting Bingo
Don’t be Mean to Thirteen: A Book Review
I believe that children’s books make the world a better place. They help parents and children begin deep conversations. They encourage us grownups to rediscover our sense of curiosity and … Continue Reading Don’t be Mean to Thirteen: A Book Review
Think Like a Detective: A Book Review
Think Like A Detective is a fun new book that teaches young children critical thinking skills.