Scrolling through Facebook recently, I clicked on an ‘open letter’ from a mother to her strong-willed daughter. This mom’s emotion was apparent in her writing, and as I read through the letter, I could gather that she had walked a tough road parenting her daughter for quite some time. There was a tone woven into […]
We’re a generation of information seekers. We hear something interesting and immediately Google, set alerts and throw out polls to gather more data. I’m completely guilty of this, and it’s something I have to continually monitor. I can easily lose hours, lost in rabbit holes of unplanned learning, driven by child-like curiosity. Yet sometimes, I’ve […]
As the new year approaches, it’s likely many of you are thinking about setting new goals. 45% of Americans make at least one New Year’s Resolution in January. Research shows that only around 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals, with around 80% of resolutions failing by February. I’ve spoken with people who describe […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and along with it, heartwarming visions of families seated around a table, listening and smiling as each one takes a turn sharing gratitude for all the year’s blessings. Perhaps that’s a bit cinematic, but the holidays do tend to bring about some expectations of family togetherness, tradition, and celebration. […]
Halloween is supposed to be fun. That last crisp, cool October evening is perfect for admiring all the costumes as they zoom past you on the sidewalk. That is, as you frantically scan the crowd, looking for your own trick-or-treater (who absolutely will not wait for you no matter how many hundred times you ask […]
Student burnout, school anxiety, and focus on performance are themes I’ve been hearing families struggle with lately. School can be highly competitive for some students. Early on, we encourage pursuit of prestigious academic accolades, awards, and top scores. But research points to social connection as one of the most valuable factors that can predict success […]
Many of you may be feeling like the summer honeymoon is over. You dreamt of warm weather, but now it’s just hot. The kids prefer inside over outside—and if you’re lucky, they’re kind enough to share with you how bored they are. All day long, as a matter of fact. You couldn’t wait for less […]
It’s likely you’ve heard someone say it before. And it’s probably even more likely that you’ve at least once had the same thought. “There are not enough hours in the day!” There aren’t really, especially with all of the exciting and inspiring opportunities barreling at us from every direction. All of these commitments, of course, […]
“Raising Human Beings”, the title of Dr. Ross Greene’s most recent book, is centered on the ideas that as we raise our children, we are also modeling good relationships, teaching positive communication, and promoting independence and self-worth. What it boils down to is our enduring quest to find a balance between our expectations as adults […]
…For auld lang syne. The song’s been sung, the celebration is over, and the New Year is now in full swing. The buzz of fresh start is predictable, as resolutions kick off in full force. For many, a new year means fresh optimism and greater motivation. But what if you’re stepping over the threshold of […]
