Recent research by Dr. Carol Dweck has found the importance of encouraging a growth mindset in our children. Children who learn that success comes from […]
Refund on Baby Einstein Videos
If you are one of the countless parents who bought or used the Baby Einstein videos, you may be entitled to a refund from the […]
The Importance of Play
The importance of play is underrated. Kids and adults both need it, as detailed in the Feb/Mar 2009 cover story in Scientific American Mind. The […]
Audiobooks
First, I have to let you know that I’m not getting paid in any way to say this, but I really love my iPod. I […]
Teens & "Sexting"
I discussed teens & cell phones (particularly texting addiction) in my previous post. A new problem that has arisen in recent years is teens engaging […]
Can Texting Be Damaging for Teens?
I was recently interviewed by Fox News here in Austin about whether excessive texting can be damaging for teens. Here is a link to that […]
The 10,000 Hour Rule
Here’s another really interesting piece of information from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers. One of his chapters that I like is on the “10,000 Hour Rule.” I’ve […]
"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 […]
My Unsolicited Advice About Unsolicited Advice
First of all – yes, this post is somewhat hypocritical. However, if you are reading this, on some level you are interested in this advice, […]
Role Modeling – The Power of Apology
Nobody’s perfect, right? At least that’s what we tell our kids. However, sometimes it’s hard to live up to our own standards. This post, in […]
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