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With Play Fights Like This

A disturbing video of a Danielle Bregoli’s mom brawling with her daughter and calling her a ‘bitch’ raised questions about her parenting style. But Bregoli has moved to defend her mom.

‘Playground Consultant’

A ‘playground consultant’ would turn recess into a glorified form of gym class, complete with adult-led games. Why that might decrease bullying—along with spontaneity and creativity.

Catnip

How did the “watching us watching them” simplicity of ‘Let’s Play’ videos, in which viewers watch other people playing video games, become so all-conquering—including with our correspondent’s children?