Tag Archives: Kids

How To Have Smarter Kids

Posted on November 19, 2011 by AJ Kessler

An interesting new study finds that children whose younger siblings are born more than two years later have higher reading and math skills than children whose siblings are born sooner.  The researchers think this stems, at least in part, from … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Old People

Posted on November 17, 2011 by AJ Kessler

They’re afraid of breaking shit. Put some technology in their hands, and they’re afraid to do anything. “I don’t want to break it.”  “What if I mess something up?” So, of course they never learn how to use it.  You … Continue reading →

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Expense Account Instead of Allowance

Posted on July 15, 2011 by AJ Kessler

A really touching story about a guy going to the hardware store with his young son, and realizing just how capable kids can be, followed by a fantastic comment by a Hacker News contributor: Article: http://gamesbyemail.com/WoodTape/Default.htm Comment about article: One … Continue reading →

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Games > Music

Posted on May 23, 2011 by AJ Kessler

In Delivering Happiness, Zappo’s CEO Tony Hsieh recounts how he, and every other Asian kid he knew, was forced to practice multiple instruments, often for hours each day.  No TV, no playtime, no games, until homework was finished and music … Continue reading →

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Now Is A Great Time To Be Young

Posted on April 23, 2011 by AJ Kessler

It seems like every day that I hear how hard it is to be young these days.  There’s no jobs, students are laden with debt, etc. etc. This seems like total bullshit to me.  For example, this NY Times piece … Continue reading →

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