Praising Girls, Or How to Raise a Country of Smart Folk

Hold on to your hats, folks, because I've got an idea that will blow your mind: parents should praise their daughters for more than just their looks. I know, right? Genius. This wisdom comes from an article I read a while back that suggested parents should praise their daughters for other qualities and accomplishments so that girls would grow … Continue reading Praising Girls, Or How to Raise a Country of Smart Folk →

Take a Look, It’s In a Book!: An Ode to Reading and Reading Rainbow

I grew up on stories. My favorite thing to do when I was but a wee tot was yank my beloved, giant picture book from the shelf, drop it my mother's lap, and say, "Ma, story!" And when I memorized every word from that book, and then all the other books that followed, my mom … Continue reading Take a Look, It’s In a Book!: An Ode to Reading and Reading Rainbow →