I write often about why parents should be careful about using extrinsic motivation shortcuts over developing intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is essentially self-motivation, while extrinsic motivation comes from carrot and stick bribes, rewards, and punishments. Research shows that self-motivated kids are happier and healthier than those who are motivated by carrot and stick tactics. I […]
Two days ago I shared what I learned about building good habits. Writing 180 daily blog post in a row helped me learn that good habits form when you totally immerse yourself into an activity. I received some great feedback on what I wrote, and I stand by my observations 100%. However, in that blog […]
Today I came across a good article on the Goalcast blog. The article was titled Happy Children Have Parents Who Do These 5 Things. It’s a 5 minute read that I highly recommend. Number 4 of the 5 is to prioritize social skills. Within this point the author shares two of the most important skills […]