Positive Parenting and Relationships For this blog, I want to cover a positive parenting approach that is a much more effective alternative to corporal punishment. In […]
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Preparation for Time-Out
As I discussed in my last blog, decades of research have shown that, when used correctly, time-out is an effective discipline strategy for the majority […]
Ways to Reduce Screen Time – Part 1
I previously blogged about some of the dangers of screen time – some of the specific concerns and then what is likely the greatest harm of […]
Do Our Screens Make Us Any Happier?
Since you are reading this blog, you are likely old enough to remember “The Before.” You remember a time before social media, smartphones, tablets, streaming […]
Steps for an Effective Time-Out
Last week, we talked about how to effectively prepare for using time-out by working on hitting the “magic ratio” in your interactions with your child, […]
The Road to Expertise – Nature or Nurture?
“America’s Got Talent!” proclaims the title of the popular TV show. A more provocative question is, “Does anyone have talent?” A dichotomy regarding expertise exists, especially in […]
The Problem of Technology “Addiction” – An Addiction vs. A Problem
I was recently interviewed on KXAN regarding technology addiction. Too much technology may tweak your life: kxan.com Given some of the constraints inherent in a TV […]