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The Parent Show  How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

Common mistakes parents make that discourage kids from thinking scientifically. Details

 

Program: The Parent Show

Episode: How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

If you want your kid to love science (and grow up just like Neil?!), let them be kids, he says. Playing in puddles, taking things apart, and asking endless questions today can cultivate the best scientific minds of tomorrow.

Duration: (3:15)
Premiere Date: 05/02/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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