teaching kids to think

No longer believing in Santa or the tooth fairy

December 16, 2016

“Mom, you’re the tooth fairy, aren’t you?” accused my nine year old daughter out of the blue one morning as she held up a tooth […]

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Youth sports: How to be a supportive sports parent

September 28, 2016

A successful experience in youth sports requires the proper support from the player, coach, and parents, similar to a three-legged stool. If any one leg […]

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How to discuss Alzheimer’s and dementia with your children

June 17, 2016

It’s time to talk to your children about Grandma (who’s been acting strangely). Grandma has Alzheimer’s. You might think if you don’t discuss this painful […]

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Parenting your children to own their place in the world

June 7, 2016

I hate to scare you, Moms, but being a mother is the ultimate job of a lifetime. This is your chance to make an impact, […]

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Setting boundaries with toddlers using empathy and positive guidance

April 28, 2016

Your hair fell off mama. I caught it for you. That’s what I heard one morning as I was waking up. Before me, stood my […]

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Tips to avoid fighting with your kids about electronics

April 8, 2016

Feeling powerless in the face of the digital landscape of your home? Think you need to don a police uniform? The technological tsunami has most parents […]

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3 Tips for encouraging your child’s communication, productivity, and financial literacy skills

March 30, 2016

Parents hope their kids will develop into productive, confident adults. There are very specific strategies that increase the odds of making that hope a reality. […]

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How to put your kids (or grandkids) on the fast track to success

February 19, 2016

Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for many years I have noticed that there are just a few primary struggles that most […]

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