teaching the kids
Helping kids understand what McKinsey does.
How do you explain management consulting to kids? With the help of a fish farm! | learn more
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South Korean academics can’t stop, won’t stop
They keep adding their kids as co-authors to published papers to help boost their chances of getting into good universities. | learn more
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Extreme names for your kids
Do you recall last year’s pop news featuring a child named Abcde (a bold parenting choice)? If you enjoyed that, you’ll love this short video. | learn more
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Lincoln Park public school ends free preschool
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this as I continue to form my own. “A free preschool program in Chicago was criticized for giving preference to kids from the richest area. Now tuition is charged — is that a […]
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When kids learn to use chopsticks.
While eating some Chinese food this week, I realized that it’s probably harder for kids to learn how to use chopsticks than forks. So I wondered how old kids in Asia typically are when they learn. Thankfully, there was a […]
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DIY gunshot treatments.
This is great and really sad at the same time. “Ujimaa Medics is helping local kids save lives by training them to treat gunshot wounds at the scene of a shooting.” | learn more
under the microscope
New book Dirt Is Good explores why kids should be exposed to germs.
Read this NPR interview with co-author Jack Gilbert, who studies microbial ecosystems at the University of Chicago. | learn more