Aug 5, 20203 minPraise With Emotion, Discipline WithoutChildren absolutely love praise.“Great job! I’m so proud of you!” Perhaps you’ve seen a child standing taller, reflecting a rise in...
Jul 29, 20202 minA Guide Through GriefWe 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...
Jul 24, 20203 minFear, Feelings and Fighting ... oh my!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...
Feb 26, 20195 min10 Lessons from Michele's BecomingLike so many Americans, I read Michele Obama's book, Becoming. Like so many Americans, I was captivated by the First Lady's experience in...
Jan 1, 20193 minAn Emotional EducationThe ‘Essential’ Education By Diana Thompson The Traditional Education As parents we are very aware of the need for academic competence...
Aug 1, 20182 minChairs as a Torture DeviceI can't begin to count the times I've seen children wrestling with chairs - in classrooms, restaurants, or movie theaters. It's as if...
Jul 17, 20183 minPraise With Emotion, Discipline WithoutEmotions can be defined as ‘energy in motion.’ They play a critical role in the success of every behavior modification interaction. When...
Jul 3, 20183 minRepairing What is BrokenIt was broken. Into a million pieces. I was looking at the crumbs of a hand painted, antique, Italian, porcelain chandelier with five...
Jun 11, 20183 min5 Life Changing Lessons from Inside OutPixar’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...