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It’s true: I loved the show Child Genius. I’ve got five things I specifically loved about it. Many others did as well, apparently, because it’s currently

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Don’t let that girl on the cover throw you: I’ve got three ways to get boys to read books about girls. First, do boys resist

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In this article: Exactly what to do when your child’s needs aren’t being met at school It’s an open secret that the relationship between parents

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6 Reasons Not to Give IQ Tests to Young Children

The reasons not to give IQ tests to young children are compelling. As the Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, I received inquiries every day

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Daniel Regalado was a Renaissance man. A loving father and husband. A gifted photographer. A talented and caring teacher. A connoisseur of Lego. A dreamer of

Great Free Summer Activities for Kids

What parent isn’t looking for free, terrific summer activities for kids? And who better than the Mensa Foundation to come up with brain-tastic ideas? (In

Creating Creative Children

We’ve long believed you’re either creative or you’re not, but that’s simply not true. Encouraging children’s creativity (which often means preventing the world from driving