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Six-Word Statements of Gratitude
Can you say in six words something for which you are especially grateful this Thanksgiving?
Nov 26
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Peter Gray
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Poll of Subscribers About Possible Future Offerings. [And links to recordings of our Zoom meetings.]
Would you like audio versions of my letters? Is there a better time for Zoom meetings for paid subscribers?
Nov 23
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Peter Gray
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#98. Smartphone Ownership Correlates with Wellbeing in 11- to 13-Year-Olds.
Finally, a research study has addressed the question of whether kids are better off with or without a smartphone.
Nov 20
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Peter Gray
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Online Meeting for Paid Subscribers, Nov. 22, 2025.
Our topic will be “How to Be a More Playful Adult.”
Nov 16
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Peter Gray
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#97. The Paradox of Aging
As we grow old, we endure many losses, yet we become happier. Why?
Nov 13
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Peter Gray
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Where Children Practice Life - A Visit to The Circle School
Often, when you walk into a building, you get a “vibe”.
Published on Peter’s Substack
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Nov 5
#96. Dyslexia Is a Catch-All Diagnosis for Reading Difficulties, with Multiple Causes
This is a follow-up to my Letter #95, about school-induced anxiety as a cause of dyslexia.
Nov 3
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Peter Gray
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October 2025
#95. Is Dyslexia a School-Produced Disorder?
The fundamental problem underlying dyslexia may be emotional, not cognitive.
Oct 26
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Peter Gray
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#94. Why Parents Should Do Less for Their Kids*
Children want to be self-sufficient. Parents should let them.
Oct 14
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Peter Gray
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Online Meeting for Paid Subscribers, Oct. 25, 2025
Our topic will be “The toxicity of a competitive orientation to life, for kids and parents.”
Oct 12
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Peter Gray
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#93. Tribute to Jane Goodall
One of my scientific and humanitarian heroes died on October 1, 2025.
Oct 4
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Peter Gray
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September 2025
#92. The Reading Wars: Why Natural Learning Fails in Classrooms*
The best practices for teaching reading in school do not mimic natural learning.
Sep 25
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Peter Gray
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