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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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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