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If the parents’ goal is mainly to produce a child who is smarter and more talented than everyone else’s, they—and their child—are in for a tough ride. Trying to put a child “ahead of the curve” begs the question “What curve?”—that dictated by the child’s own natural potential or one dictated (or perhaps even forced) by a parent’s unfulfilled needs?

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Jane Healy

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Your Child’s Growing Mind

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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