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Aug 5
3 min

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 self-...

Jul 29
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 w...

Jul 24
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 cons...

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 an...

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 chi...

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 arm...

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 emot...

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