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Amy is living proof that you can do something good with a philosophy degree (she actually has two). A self-proclaimed word nerd and author, she’s tickled pink to be able to combine her love of ideas with more than 10 years as an educator and curriculum developer. Amy firmly believes that great philosophers come in all sizes, and is committed to helping people see the power of their own ideas. When she isn’t busy writing and philosophizing, she enjoys world travel, extreme baking and pondering the mysteries of the universe with her own little philosopher. She blogs about teaching, learning and big ideas at EnableEducation.com and at KidsThinkAboutIt.com.

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Should You Tell Your Kid the Truth About Santa?

(6) Comments | Posted November 30, 2012 | 2:51 PM

My first Christmas as a parent, when my kid was barely old enough to sit up on her own, I got all high and mighty about our future with Santa Claus. I remembered as a child being crushed when I learned the truth about him, and my husband couldn't remember...

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How to Talk Politics With Your Kids

(11) Comments | Posted October 28, 2012 | 9:19 AM

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I get a lot of raised eyebrows when I tell people I write materials that introduce politics to children. It's a subject that can make even a mature adult's palms sweaty, and on the surface, it seems like the last thing anyone would want...

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