Families are busier than ever and one of the things I find they often struggle with is effective communication. When a family describes a situation […]
At What Age Should Children Be Allowed to Play Video Games?
When should children be allowed to play video games? This is a difficult question with which many parents struggle and can apply to many forms […]
Can Praise Be Harmful to Children?
It seems like it is common wisdom to praise our kids for things like their athletic skills, musical ability, intelligence, creativity, talent, and so on. […]
"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 […]
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 […]
You Are a Role Model for Your Child/Teen
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 […]