teaching kids to think

Practical ways to instill accountability in kids

February 18, 2016

In my experience as a social worker, I often see parents who do not instill accountability in their kids. Being accountable is so much more […]

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Love and fear: 10 Points teenage girls should know about love

February 11, 2016

This piece started as a letter to my teenage daughter. Much to my dismay she now has a boyfriend. Although I would have preferred she […]

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In times of tragedy, keep your kids close (by letting go of control)

January 6, 2016

Social media and consumer marketing tells us that if we do this, take that, wear this, and buy that, we will be happy. Similarly, rewards […]

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7 Ways to help your child develop positive body image

October 27, 2015

“Mom, I’m so fat. I need to go on a diet.” says your 10 (or 6 or 16) year-old daughter as she pinches at her […]

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50 Tips from one mom to her son

October 19, 2015

  1.   Never take good friends for granted. Friends are the family you choose. When their hearts break, yours will too. When they triumph, […]

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Hopeful parenting when your kids are emotionally hurting

October 14, 2015

Parents never want to see their child in emotional pain. We have a natural instinct to do everything in our power to take away their […]

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Are you a bullied parent?

August 31, 2015

Have you ever seen a child bully or boss around his parents? A child who talks down to them, disses, or even mocks them? Embarrassing, […]

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4 Ways to give your kids life’s ultimate edge

July 20, 2015

If you want to give your kids an edge in life, teach them to perform under pressure. Doing so will be more helpful than giving […]

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