Santa for Skeptics?
Some parents with a strong streak of skepticism and a chronic case of critical thinking can feel a little hypocritical this time of year. When we skeptical parents tell our … Continue Reading Santa for Skeptics?
Why did I write Beyond Belief? – read this interview to find out!
“For my son’s tenth birthday I looked for a fun adventure story that had the themes he loved and which we often talked about in our family. Themes like critical … Continue Reading Why did I write Beyond Belief? – read this interview to find out!
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The Joy on This Young Reader’s Face!
Want to learn more about the book that made her so excited about reading? Check out her review of my children’s book on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A … Continue Reading The Joy on This Young Reader’s Face!
My book was reviewed – check it out!
You can read the review at Red Pillows here: Red Pillows – Book Review
Five Tips to Get Kids to Listen
We’ve all been there. You’ve given a direction to your kid. Put the tablet away. Put on your shoes. Help with the dishes. Time for bed. Get your backpack… But … Continue Reading Five Tips to Get Kids to Listen
Parenting in the Weirdest Time line
In just this past week I’ve tried to ignore a barrage of misinformation. QAnon, COVID-19 cures, COVID-19 panic, fake ballots, and fake videos about fake ballots, not to mention faked … Continue Reading Parenting in the Weirdest Time line
QAnon, the Satanic Panic, and how to talk to kids about the scary things grownups believe
Are kids scared about QAnon? Of course not. They don’t read the news. They don’t listen to FOX. They don’t care what politicians are saying. Hopefully they are staying off … Continue Reading QAnon, the Satanic Panic, and how to talk to kids about the scary things grownups believe
An Alarming Number of Digital Natives are Falling for Misinformation
“We’ve got to do something about this.” College students are the most internet-savvy demographic. After all, they grew up with the internet. So they know how to spot hoaxes, fake … Continue Reading An Alarming Number of Digital Natives are Falling for Misinformation
Parenting Hack: Pay Attention to Attention
Adult attention is the single most reinforcing thing for a child. Except maybe for sugar. Or video games. Or sugar. But adult attention has to top the list for just … Continue Reading Parenting Hack: Pay Attention to Attention
Back to School in the Time of COVID
5 Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Disagree with Respect
The recent presidential debate has me wondering what kids are going to learn from all this misbehavior by adults. When they hear grown ups debating so disrespectfully it is hard … Continue Reading 5 Tips for Teaching Your Child How to Disagree with Respect
Critical Quotes – Carl Sagan
“I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time – – when the United States is a service economy; when nearly all the manufacturing industries have … Continue Reading Critical Quotes – Carl Sagan
Check out my new children’s book
Fake news. Alternative facts. Salted pop tarts. The world is getting weirder by the day. As parents and educators we know that our kids need to learn how to think … Continue Reading Check out my new children’s book
Why Teach Critical Thinking to Your Kid?
This site is dedicated to helping you teach your kid critical thinking skills, but some parents might wonder why we should bother doing this in the first place. After all, … Continue Reading Why Teach Critical Thinking to Your Kid?