Children absolutely love praise.“Great job! I’m so proud of you!” Perhaps you’ve seen a child standing taller, reflecting a rise in...

We were very close, my mother and I. She died two days past her 90th birthday. Her timing in life was not always great, but this time it...

The year 2020 came in like a pack of lions, tigers and bears. Daily changes sparked the threat of a fight, flight or freeze response...

Like so many Americans, I read Michele Obama's book, Becoming. Like so many Americans, I was captivated by the First Lady's experience in...

The ‘Essential’ Education By Diana Thompson The Traditional Education As parents we are very aware of the need for academic competence...

I can't begin to count the times I've seen children wrestling with chairs - in classrooms, restaurants, or movie theaters. It's as if...

Emotions can be defined as ‘energy in motion.’ They play a critical role in the success of every behavior modification interaction. When...

It was broken. Into a million pieces. I was looking at the crumbs of a hand painted, antique, Italian, porcelain chandelier with five...

Pixar’s movie, Inside out has broken box office records. That is huge, but it’s also a really big deal. The movie’s success throws...