Depression rates are rising among children in our country. Multiple research studies show that the current generation is far more likely to suffer from depression than those who grew up decades before. Parents must do something radically different from the norm if they want to reduce the risk of their children becoming depressed. One study […]
A few months ago I made a commitment to myself to rethink how I discipline my kids. I am now a firm believer that discipline is not about punishing. The point of discipline is to drive a change in behavior. As a parent and a coach this distinction is critical. The truth is, using discipline […]
Yesterday, I listed “winning” as one of the values that demotivate children in my article on how to help kids become self-motivated. Obviously, there is nothing inherently wrong with winning. The problem comes from parents and coaches who over value winning. For example, in youth wrestling I have personally witnessed parents and coaches who demotivate […]