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

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

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

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."
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Will the end of China's one-child rule help the economy?

Oct 29, 2015
A look at what two-child families means for the country.

Baby bottle service: a club scene for kids only

Apr 6, 2015
Mixing children and nightclubs leads to a great party — and business venture.

Don't even think about sledding on Capitol Hill

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

Feb 3, 2015
... or how to raise kids who are smart about money.

Pricing a child's plea for equine ownership

Nov 19, 2014
While it is expensive to buy and care for a horse, parents say the experience is worth it.

Google's email filtering in the spotlight

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