How to Be Brave

Helping parents raise curious, courageous learners using evidence, instinct and grace. From a former NYT reporter and author with 25 years experience.

By Jenny Anderson

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A simpler way to think about teens and phones

Focus on what to protect rather than what to prohibit

Dec 6, 2024•Jenny Anderson

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A case against rewards and sanctions for schoolkids

One head teacher on how both rewards and punishments backfire, and why she never says “I’m proud of you”

Jun 19•Jenny Anderson

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We need to protect kids' friendships—and fallouts— from AI companions

Drama is hard, but it's so much better than the alternative

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What you really need to take away from Netflix’s Adolescence

Mar 24, 2025•Jenny Anderson

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Helping kids show up for the people they love, the dementia edition

Mar 7•Jenny Anderson

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Teens should be doing stuff. Here’s how to help them

Mar 23•Jenny Anderson

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A new study on AI use has a stark message for parents

Jan 15•Jenny Anderson

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A letter to my daughters

Jan 20, 2025•Jenny Anderson

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How to Be Brave

Helping parents raise curious, courageous learners using evidence, instinct and grace. From a former NYT reporter and author with 25 years experience.