teaching kids to think

7 Tips on teaching your kids about failure

November 7, 2013

A Dad’s Point-of-View No one likes to lose, but ironically, losing is often better for us. Bruce Springsteen (love his music, hate his politics) covered this […]

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Confessions of an alcoholic mom: Telling my kids

October 29, 2013

By Kathleen Scott* When I introduce myself from here on out, I’m supposed to say, “Hi, my name is ____________, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s […]

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5 Tips for communicating with your toddler

October 25, 2013

Toddlers can be challenging, but understanding why they act and react as they do can make the daily interactions with one far more pleasant and productive. […]

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Financial planning: Lessons from other Moms

October 17, 2013

Disclosure:  This article was written pursuant to our engagement by brightpeak financial. All views expressed are entirely my own, and were not influenced or directed by brightpeak […]

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{International Day of the Girl} #WeAreGirlRising Twitter Party

October 8, 2013

Save the Date! – October 10, 2013 International Day of the Girl is October 11. Because you’re a mother and a daughter, we invite you […]

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Youth sports: The roles of parents, coaches and players

September 20, 2013

A team and its success is much like a three legged stool composed of parents, coaches, and players. If one leg is broken, the stool […]

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College applications: Show initiative in your extracurricular activities

September 16, 2013

By Alison Cooper Chisolm and Anna Ivey What are admissions officers looking for when it comes to activities? They are looking for evidence of the […]

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School lunches for the cool kids

September 13, 2013

As you know by now, all parents have a different idea of what is healthy food and what is not. For years, you’ve had the opportunity […]

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