The Opposite of Criticism
What is the opposite of criticism? Is it praise? I doubt this. Praise is about building someone up and can be superficial. Criticism is...
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The TEDx Talk You Can't Miss: ShouldStorm
We live in a culture of constant criticism, haunted by the idea that one mistake can alter our childs destiny forever. This "Shouldstorm"...
Working as a Team: the VLOG
My response was “Oh, it's great, honey. But can I please have some coffee before we talk about this?” Over that much needed coffee, I re
When Natural Consequences Don’t Work: The VLOG
This morning I watched a great free webinar about how to use natural consequences. I saw the testimonials; amazing stories like the...
Never fear, the Switch Witch is Here
Keep your kids happy AND get rid of all that unhealthy Halloween candy.
4 Lessons from a Truly Terrible Cross Country Runner
This is the story of my four years as a terrible cross country runner. My whole childhood I was told that I was built just like my Dad. My n
The Great Map Adventure: When Kids don't feel Capable
I suggested the boys ride their bikes to discover where the new house was. They expressed anxiety, they weren’t sure where to turn right whe
Swooping Seagulls: Nature Teaches Kids with Natural Consequences
We warned them. The waiter warned them. The seagulls were everywhere and aggressive. If they left their food unattended for a moment, those
Your Dad Can Help with That: Father's Day Reflections
My husband challenges the kids to debate and defend their ideas, not because he set out to do this on purpose, but because he just does it.
Dread of Disney: Waiting in Line on Family Vacation
I don't know a better time to practice waiting with your kids then a trip to Disney. It took me until the end of the vacation to figure
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