Parenting

"The story of a painful but inspiring search for a cure for a fatal disease.... A moving argument for a more focused, humane, and efficient system for conducting medical research." -- Kirkus (starred review)

"This deeply researched and impressive study brings home the fact that America underinvests in the education of its children -- and that teachers step in to fill the gaps." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Bowman's book aims to get kids as well as their families moving more, and moving better, and doing so together -- ideally, while outside.

"Blending an upbeat, humorous tone with straightforward advice, Wenner Moyer crafts a winning guide for parents who wish to build a 'better, fairer, stronger world.' This delightful mix of strategy and humor shouldn't be missed." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions." -- Good Morning America

"There are few skills more vital than critical thinking and rethinking. This is the guide parents need to teach their kids to become thoughtful consumers of information." -- Adam Grant, author of "Think Again"

Bowman's book aims to get kids as well as their families moving more, and moving better, and doing so together (ideally while outside).

"A manifesto, and a handbook, for what we as individuals and as a society are morally called to do for all kids to thrive. Required reading for anyone who has ever loved a child." -- Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit"

"A manifesto, and a handbook, for what we as individuals and as a society are morally called to do for all kids to thrive. Required reading for anyone who has ever loved a child." -- Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit"

Span is also the author of a new audiobook titled "The Bubbe Diaries," as well as a 2009 nonfiction book, "When the Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions."