You may know (or remember) the feeling – you have a big exam coming up, you’ve studied for hours, but when you finally sit down […]
Motivation and Organization for Adolescents
Motivation and Organization for Adolescents! In my last post, I discussed the difficulties parents and children often experience with staying organized and managing a hectic […]
Alternatives to Time-Out
I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving full of gratitude and savoring! This week, I am following up to my last post about how […]
The Keys to Being an Effective Parent
As parents, we all try to do our best to do a good job. But with thousands of books on the topic of parenting as […]
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 […]
A Response to the “Tiger Mother” and a Thanks to Disney
First, before I jump into this topic, I want to apologize for the long delay since my last blog. I recently had a third child, […]
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Myla Kabat-Zinn (book recommendation)
In this book, Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of the key figures in bringing mindfulness to the western world, and his wife Myla, tackle the task of […]
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Book & Media Rec)
I recently finished the unabridged audiobook of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink (read by the author). Although much […]
"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell (book recommendation)
I recently finished Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, Outliers. I highly recommend it as an enjoyable and informative read. In this book, Gladwell engagingly analyzes what it takes […]