The New York Times
Nov 9, 2019
Kyle Giersdorf earned $3 million when he won the Fortnite World Cup. He was 16 years old. Suppose it's after midnight and your son is playing video...
The New York Times
Jan 4, 2018
A couple, returning from vacation, turns on the air-conditioning. The wife is overwhelmed by a terrible stench coming from the ductwork and is...
First Things
Jan 3, 2018
The Science Talent Search is the leading science competition for American high school students. It’s often referred to as “The Junior Nobel...
The Wall Street Journal
Dec 18, 2015
Kyle was absorbed in a videogame on his cellphone, so I asked his mom, “How long has Kyle had a stomach ache?” Mom said, “I’m thinking it’s...
The Wall Street Journal
Oct 24, 2013
If mom and dad installed monitoring software on their middle-schoolers' phones, it would make a big difference.
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The Wall Street Journal
Jun 26, 2013
Psychiatry's diagnostic bible has broadened the definition of mental illness to absurdity.
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Psychology Today
Apr 8, 2013
The rate of diagnosis of ADHD among American kids continues to rise. How come?
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I am an MD,...
Psychology Today
Jun 25, 2012
Does "equal" mean "the same"?
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Thoughts on the 40th Anniversary of Title IX:
“Equal”...
The New York Times
Jun 9, 2012
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A teenager complains of difficulty concentrating. The doctor is consulted. The teenager does not...
NY Daily News
Dec 13, 2008
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When I first began writing prescriptions for children 22 years ago, it was unusual for a child to be...
