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Interested in recent work of Michael Thompson? News is posted here regularly to keep you updated on recent writings, interviews and excerpts from Dr. Thompson’s work.
August 30, 2013 in Articles
While Kids Are at Camp, Parents Get a Guilt-Free Break
Dr. Thompson was quoted in a piece in the Wall Street Journal titled “While Kids Are at Camp, Parents Get a Guilt-Free Break” by Alina Dizik … more »
July 23, 2013 in Articles
Summer Camp: where kids grow up on their own and parents back home stay the same
John Dickerson, Political Correspondent for Slate.com, mentions Homesick and Happy in his article “Summer Camp: where kids grow up on their own and parents back home stay the same … more »
June 17, 2013 in Interviews
Homesick and Happy on the Ask Stefanie Show
Stefanie Weiss interviewed Dr. Thompson for the Ask Stefanie Show on The Coffee Klatch #Blogtalkradio Network on the subject of summer camps and homesickness … more »
June 8, 2013 in Articles
Messages for an Anxious Camper
The American Camp Association “Parents Place” blog featured an article from Audrey Monke that offers some practical advice for anxious campers … more »
June 6, 2013 in Articles, Interviews
Sleepaway Camp: A Remedy for Overparenting?
Rachel Pomerance of US News & World Report interviewed Dr. Thompson for a piece titled Sleepaway Camp: A Remedy for Overparenting? … more »
April 3, 2013 in Articles
Best Friends Forever?
Dr. Thompson was quoted in a recent article that appeared on New Jersey Family titled “Best Friends Forever”. The article explores the importance of bonds between best friends. An excerpt … more »
February 22, 2013 in Interviews
Boys Behaving Badly
Dr. Thompson was interviewed about “Boys Behaving Badly” by Erin Janda Rawlings of the Mommy on the Spot Blog … more »
February 11, 2013 in Events
Avenues School – The Pressured Child
Dr. Thompson spoke at the Avenues School in New York in December covering topics from his book “The Pressured Child.” Below is a video excerpt from the event … more »
December 9, 2012 in Events
Camp Champions Talk
In November, Dr. Thompson was invited by Camp Champions of Marbles Falls, TX to speak at three events in Austin, Dallas and Houston. The following video includes highlights from the events. … more »
November 19, 2012 in Events
Upcoming Event: The Willows Community School
Dr. Thompson is scheduled to speak at The Willows Community School in Culver City on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 7pm. … more »