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Blog Entries by Christine Carter, PhD from 01/2011

Chinese Mothers Controversy: Why Amy Chua Is Wrong About Parenting

| Posted 01.14.2011 | Healthy Living
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Chua's argument goes against years of scientific research into what makes kids truly happy -- and successful -- in life. Moreover, it rests on a faulty premise.

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Bribery or Intrinsic Motivation: Which Drives YOU?

| Posted 01.21.2011 | Healthy Living
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The best way is to work with my kids' natural, intrinsic drive to be productive -- even creative -- contributors to our household.

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Have You Talked to Your Kids About Racism?

| Posted 01.28.2011 | Healthy Living
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I've been quizzing the various kids in my life about what they know and what they've learned about Dr. King. And what they say is a little surprising.

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