I’m no chef, but I do know the best recipes have the fewest ingredients and a lot of love. This same rule of thumb applies to the recipe for raising a self-motivated child. There are only two ingredients that parents need to raise a self-motivated child. First, start with psychologist Bonnie Benard’s research on raising […]
One of the biggest parenting mistakes I see most often is over subscribing to the idea that motivation solves all problems. Many parents believe that any time their kid struggles it’s the result of a lack of motivation. Whether it’s getting up on time, chores, studying, or extra training for a sport, motivation is always […]
Pressure burst pipes, but pressure also makes diamonds. So, what is a parent to do when raising an athlete? Do you use pressure to push your child to be an elite athlete (a diamond)? If so, how can you be sure that your pressure won’t cause your child to burn out (burst their pipes) before […]