How to help children develop growth mindset even in moments of failure and disappointment.
How to not perpetuate the problem of expecting perfection from children
For decades I have been a a perfectionist. I graduated high school with a 4.92 GPA on a 4.0 scale and finished college with a 3.89… just 0.01 away from Summa Cum Laude. And for years I was bothered by the .1 or less I was away from perfection. How could I possibly live with […]
Should children really “know better” or do we need to teach them?
Have you ever looked at your child or children in a moment of frustration and thought “they should know better!” It could be something like picking up something they tripped on so the next person doesn’t fall on their face or maybe it’s something as simple as closing the door behind them. Regardless, as adults […]
What exactly is authoritative parenting and what makes it so helpful?
The Definitive Guide to Authoritative Parenting and How to Do It Right The primary purpose I have here is to help parents, especially young and new parents, understand how to interact with and relate to their children in a way that positively impacts their development. There are many trends, terms, and different parenting styles including […]
How to shift strong willed children from anger and defiance to success
Every strong willed child can toe the line of defiance, but learn to harness their passion for great success!
Want helpful, responsible children? Teach these 7 life skills before age 5
My children aren’t perfect, by any means. But I will say that in raising them I have tried to instill life skills before age 5 that reinforce responsibility, dependability, and helpfulness. Basically before they start kindergarten, every child I believe should be equipped with basic life skills. So many skills are fairly easy to teach […]