Counterpoint: Disciplining Kids Starts with Saying ‘Yes’ More and ‘No’ Less

The common narrative of disciplining children is all about saying ‘NO’ to the things they shouldn’t do. No to candy, no to soda, no to video games, no to social media, no to texting, and no to binge watching, among other things. Some parents think their primary job is to provide their kids with guardrails […]

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Counterpoint: Helicopter Parenting is NOT the Problem

I don’t claim to be some type of parenting guru. I’m not a developmental psychologist and my kids are far from perfect. I’m just a dad who loves coaching my kids and helping other parents do the same. Furthermore, I’m also lucky enough to be innately gifted with the skill and will to plow through […]

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Counterpoint: Doing More of Less is Better Than Doing Less of More

Do you know someone who tries to do too much and therefore does nothing well? Or do you know one of those people who is a jack of all trades but a master of none? I would argue most people have a little of both of these types in them. I would also argue our […]

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