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, […]
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 […]
Studying Effectively – What Really Works
Beginning as early as elementary school, we are taught that studying leads to success as a student. While studying is often necessary in order to […]
Give Yourself the Ideal Conditions for Learning
Think back to a time when you were trying to study while feeling tired, hungry or restless. Your eyes get heavy, thoughts drift to food […]
Video Blog – Being Right vs. Being Effective
Hello! I recently did this video blog (see embedded video below) on how we too often focus on being right instead of being effective. This […]
Focus on Being Effective Instead of Being Right
In my previous blog Can We All Get Along?, I discussed the importance of focusing on being effective instead of being right. Now, I’m sure […]
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 […]