Dr. Michael Thompson and Dr. Rob Evans just returned from a week-long trip to the Kamehameha Schools. They visited all three campuses, including the campus on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Here is a video from their trip.
Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
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Why “Free Play” Is So Important For Kids’ Development
Best-selling therapist Dr. Michael Thompson feels strongly that boys shouldn’t be required to sit still all day. He also wants parents to let go so their kids can play on their own. Ah, for the good old days.
The Lisa Wexler Show Podcast is accessible here: https://shows.acast.com/6398bb70ee249200127c1182/episodes/raising-boys-vs-raising-girls
Can Teachers And Parents Get Better At Talking To One Another?
Michael Thompson was interviewed by Jessica Winter. The article appeared in the September 5, 2023 edition of the New Yorker Magazine.
“Families are more anxious than ever to find out what happens in school. But there may be value in a measure of not-knowing and not-telling.”
The story can be read here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/can-teachers-and-parents-get-better-at-talking-to-one-another
Teaching Young Men A Culture Of Consent
Dr. Thompson was interviewed on teaching boys consent by Boston’s local NPR station, WBUR – Boston Radio.
Phone-Sick at Camp
Dr. Thompson was recently quoted in Jill Harris’ “Phone-Sick at Camp” column in the New York Times. (more…)
How to Tell If Sleepaway Camp Is Right for Your Kid
Dr. Thompson was recently interviewed by Rachel Peachman for Parents Magazine on summer sleep away camps, homesickness and how time away from home can foster a child’s sense of freedom. (more…)
