Praise With Emotion, Discipline Without
Children absolutely love praise.“Great job! I’m so proud of you!” Perhaps you’ve seen a child standing taller, reflecting a rise in...
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 2 min
A Guide Through Grief
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...
- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 min
Fear, 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, 2019
- 5 min
10 Lessons from Michele's Becoming
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...
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
An Emotional Education
The ‘Essential’ Education By Diana Thompson The Traditional Education As parents we are very aware of the need for academic competence...
- Aug 1, 2018
- 2 min
Chairs as a Torture Device
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...
- Jul 17, 2018
- 3 min
Praise With Emotion, Discipline Without
Emotions can be defined as ‘energy in motion.’ They play a critical role in the success of every behavior modification interaction. When...
- Jul 3, 2018
- 3 min
Repairing What is Broken
It was broken. Into a million pieces. I was looking at the crumbs of a hand painted, antique, Italian, porcelain chandelier with five...
- Jun 11, 2018
- 3 min
5 Life Changing Lessons from Inside Out
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...