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Why perseverance and curiosity are just as important as 'academic' skills

by Amy Scott
May 24, 2016
Writer Paul Tough joins us to talk about his new book "Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why."
Skills instilled during early childhood are crucial for long-term success, writer Paul Tough says.
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For working parents, summer break is no vacation

by Rowan Moore Gerety
May 23, 2016
With school out, what to do with the kids is a constant dilemma.
Wanda Gomez registers voters outside a grocery store during her sons’ spring break. Her sons say “Today is a pool day,” but Gomez has to work.
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Kids' publishing phenomenon Beverly Cleary turns 100

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 12, 2016
With more than 90 million books sold, the children's author is a literary force.
Beverly Cleary in Oregon Public Broadcasting's "Discovering Beverly Cleary."
Oregon Public Broadcasting/Used with permission
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The cost of raising a child prodigy

by Dina Gachman
Nov 20, 2015
Training your kid to become the next Mozart could cost you a pretty penny.
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Will the end of China's one-child rule help the economy?

by Kai Ryssdal and Rob Schmitz
Oct 29, 2015
A look at what two-child families means for the country.
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Baby bottle service: a club scene for kids only

by Tracey Samuelson
Apr 6, 2015
Mixing children and nightclubs leads to a great party — and business venture.
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Don't even think about sledding on Capitol Hill

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 6, 2015
From the Capitol Grounds Regulations, courtesy of the architect of the capitol's office: "No person shall coast or slide a sled within Capitol Grounds."
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How to avoid raising a spoiled brat

by David Brancaccio
Feb 3, 2015
... or how to raise kids who are smart about money.
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Pricing a child's plea for equine ownership

by Paul Sullivan
Nov 19, 2014
While it is expensive to buy and care for a horse, parents say the experience is worth it.
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Google's email filtering in the spotlight

by Molly Wood
Aug 6, 2014
Focus centers on Google's program to scan emails for images of child exploitation.
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