Friends are important parts of our lives because we choose to interact with them. For children, making and having friends is probably the most valuable […]
Children Should Move In Class
Children should move in class because movement can promote focus and learning. Several studies have shown that physical activity enhances brain functioning. Yet, most of the school […]
The Power of Screen Time
The power of screen time cannot be ignored for many reasons. One of the main reasons we are all so drawn to the power of […]
Be a Positive Influence
Another typical day at the Miller residence. Meghan has been critical of her 10-year-old son, Jackson, all morning. He was slow to get ready for […]
The Power of an Apology Part 2 – The Benefits
As discussed in my previous blog, admitting to errors & mistakes can be extremely difficult. And we can’t apologize for mistakes until we first admit […]
Advice on Giving Advice to Children & Teenagers
As parents, we want to guide our children the best we can. We want to save them from the countless mistakes we’ve made over the […]
What Can Parents Do About Video Game Violence? (Part 8)
At last! Here’s the final part on the topic, Does Video Game Violence Cause Children and Adolescents to Become Violent? In this part, I focus […]
Higher GPA if Students Pay
Can financial help from parents of college students do more harm than good? According to a recent study, it may. The study, mentioned in a […]
Helping Kids Grow to Be “Successful” Adults
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids. We want them to be “successful,” right? I put that in quotes because I […]
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 […]