Parenting is important, but it’s easy to argue that a child’s environment is even more important. Good parenting in a bad environment is precarious at best. Indeed, society is full of stories in which a child’s teachers, friends, coaches, and community completely negates a well-intentioned parent. On the other hand, when a child is lucky […]
The science says parents shouldn’t use carrots and sticks to push their children to be Olympians, doctors, engineers, or into any other prestigious endeavor. However, there is a small percentage of parents who use bribes, punishments, fear, and other carrot and stick tactics successfully. There is also a small percentage of parents who don’t ever […]
Unquestionably, you’re reading this because you want to help your child improve in school, sports, or in other extracurricular activities. If you are anything like me, a catchy headline like this is enough to tempt you to dive into every detail of your child’s performance to figure out a new hack to help them get […]