The key to raising brilliant kids? Play a game

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The key to raising brilliant kids? Play a game

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Oct 15, 2019

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We all want our kids to succeed, but that doesn't mean running math drills. Author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek explains the "six C's" that kids need to thrive and why raising brilliant kids starts with redefining brilliant.

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Oct 15, 2019

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The key to raising brilliant kids? Play a game

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