A Different Kind of Checklist
Lately I’ve spent a lot of thought and writing on chores…the how, the why, the when, the importance. An underlying …
Category Archives: grit, resilience
Teaching a Chicken to Play Baseball
We’ve been considering the benefits of having kids do chores. But what about the process? Let’s frame chores with the …
How to We Help Kids LEARN Balance on Their Own?
In the last blog, we considered how parenting is like teaching a kid to ride a bike: lots of assistance …
Some Things Have Changed But BALANCE Remains the Key
Maybe you remember teaching your kid to ride a bike. Many of us began with training wheels. The little guy …
What Experts Can Help Your Teen Build Their “Tool Kits”?
(photo thanks to Daniel Ioanu, Unsplash) While teens need to learn how to create their own “tool kits” to overcome difficulties, …
A Tool Kit for Life
When it comes to predicting our kids’ lives, we don’t really know that much. But one thing we DO know …
What a Blessing
If you haven’t heard this dad/daughter duet, give yourself a treat RIGHT NOW! Youtube video If you have, maybe take …
Need Advice on Managing Hard Times? Consult An Expert!
(Photo by Annie-Spratt, from Unsplash) In times of great uncertainty, wouldn’t it be great to be able to consult an expert? …
“Winners Never Quit; Quitters Never Win”??? A Talent Development Model
A Way to Think About Talent Development As the school year wears on, kids often lose their enthusiasm for their …
It Takes Practice to Feel Confident
Though it was more than forty years ago that I trained as a registered nurse, I will NEVER forget …
