The best way to recognize a hidden talent that needs nurturing is with “strengths spotting”. Strengths spotting is the process of observing your child’s talents by using behavior clues. In Gallup’s Strengths Based Parenting book, the author Mary Reckmeyer recommends four methods to look for these behavior clues: Yearning: What activities or environments is your child […]
The technique to build a child’s belief in someone, something, and most importantly themselves is so obvious that parents often overlook it. Doctors know it, coaches know it, teachers know it, and preachers know it. However, parents rarely take advantage of this simple and obvious method. This obvious method struck me while listening to Matt […]
Three years ago I realized I wasn’t having much fun being a sports dad. I had tons of fun playing sports when I was a kid. My best childhood memories are of me and my dad driving to practice and going to wrestling tournaments. My dad didn’t really push me too hard. He just kind […]