Regarding parenting, I’ve never been a big fan of the “do as I say, not as I do” approach. Our kids see us as role […]
Life Through a Lens
My eldest son’s graduation was this past Friday…from preschool. Not that there was a ton of pomp and circumstance, but there was a ceremony (in […]
Use of Praise with Children – Part 3
I call this technique the “principle of opposites.” It’s simple but effective. What is the most annoying behavior of your child? Does he frequently interrupt […]
Use of Praise with Children – Part 2
When praising children, another helpful approach is to be specific about the praise. Often we assume that, when we say “good job,” little Billy knows […]
Use of Praise with Children – Part 1
It seems like it is common wisdom to praise our kids for things like their athletic skills, musical ability, intelligence, creativity, talent, etc. We want […]
Parenting Tip – When It's Not Okay to Say Okay
Parenting can be both extremely rewarding and difficult, as any parent can attest. As parents, we cannot completely control what our children and adolescents do […]
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