Why It’s So Hard to Always Practice What You Preach

I try hard to practice what I preach. However, it’s not always so easy. The extreme of failing to practice what you preach is being a hypocrite. I’m no hypocrite, but I’m no saint either. Maybe somewhere in between. I’m writing about this topic because I caught myself yelling at my younger son earlier today. […]

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Parents of Athletes Must Choose The ‘Red Pill’ or the ‘Blue Pill’

I love the red pill vs. blue pill metaphor from the movie Matrix. Take the red pill and face the harsh realities of life. Take the blue pill and live in a fantasy land. This is the choice that parents raising athletes have. The Red Pill The red pill is facing the reality your child […]

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How to Encourage Kids with Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset

One of my primary parenting goals has always been to raise my children to be resilient in the face of life’s most difficult challenges. This goal led me to the research of mindset psychologist Carol Dweck. Dweck is known for her research on the fixed vs. growth mindset. I encourage you to check out her […]

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