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How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

Common mistakes parents make that discourage kids from thinking scientifically.

Aired 05/02/2011 | Rating TV-G

The Parent Show

How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

Special | 3m 15s

Common mistakes parents make that discourage kids from thinking scientifically.

If you want your kid to love science (and grow up just like Neil?!), let them be kids, he says. Playing in puddles, taking things apart, and asking endless questions today can cultivate the best scientific minds of tomorrow.

Aired 05/02/2011 | Rating TV-G

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The Parent Show

How do you raise a scientist? Get out of the way!

Special | 3m 15s

If you want your kid to love science (and grow up just like Neil?!), let them be kids, he says. Playing in puddles, taking things apart, and asking endless questions today can cultivate the best scientific minds of tomorrow.

Aired 05/02/2011 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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