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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.
June 22, 2012 in Articles
Boys and the Friendship Crisis
In “Boys and the friendship crisis” published in the Chicago Tribune June 18th, author Heidi Stevens features much of my work. To read the full article … more »
May 30, 2012 in Writings
Why Camp Counselors Can Out-Parent Parents
I recently wrote a piece for the New York Times Parenting Blog titled “Why Camp Counselors Can Out-Parent Parents.” You can read the full article and join the discussion at … more »
May 21, 2012 in Interviews
Appearance on Charlotte Talks: Homesick and Happy
I was a guest on Charlotte Talks (WFAE 90.7) with host Mike Collins to discuss Camp and Homesick and Happy. You can listen to the full interview … more »
May 16, 2012 in Interviews
Appearance on the Joy Cardin Show: Homesick and Happy
I was a guest on the Joy Cardin Show on Wisconsin Public Radio today to discuss the benefits of camp for children. You can listen to the full interview on wpr.org … more »
May 9, 2012 in Writings
Ask Amy: Playground exclusion has mom worried
Amy Dickinson, the syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune’s “Ask Amy” feature made reference to my work (specifically, “Best Friends, Worst Enemies“) to answer a question from a mother worried about her son being excluded on the playground. … more »
May 4, 2012 in Interviews
Appearance on The Brian Lehrer Show: Homesick but Happy
I was a guest on the Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC) yesterday to discuss Homesick and Happy. You can listen to the full interview … more »
May 3, 2012 in Interviews
Appearance on RadioBoston: Summer Camp Gives Kids Crucial Experiences
The folks at Radio Boston (WBUR) were kind enough to have me on today to talk about Homesick and Happy. To listen to the full story, visit WBUR.org.
May 2, 2012 in Events
Lecture at 92nd St Y (5/22): Homesick and Happy
I will be speaking at the 92nd St Y in New York on Tuesday, May 22nd about my new book: Homesick and Happy. For more details and information on purchasing … more »
May 1, 2012 in Interviews
Appearance on StudioTulsa: Homesick and Happy
The folks at StudioTulsa (Public Radio Tulsa) was nice enough to have me on today to talk about Homesick and Happy. You can listen to the full interview at Public Radio Tulsa (kwgs.org).
April 30, 2012 in Writings
What Camp Staff Can Do to Help Children
An Excerpt from Homesick and Happy, Dr. Thompson’s Newest Book, was featured in the American Camp Association’s 2012 May/June edition of Camping Magazine. You can read the full article here.