The Art and Science of Parenting

If there is one thing I’ve learned since I became a parent nearly 2 decades ago, it’s that parenting is far more of an art than a science. Yes, there is plenty of scientific research that shows that particular parenting techniques are better than others. However, because every child is unique, the practical application of […]

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Raising Confident Children Doesn’t Work How You Think

One of the biggest misconceptions about raising confident children is that you can speak it into existence. While I’m a big proponent of the “words matter” school of thought as well as an advocate of positive self-talk, there is a major caveat when it comes to confidence. Particularly, when it comes to raising confident children, […]

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Preventing Your Child from Hitting Rock Bottom

Parenting can be a lot harder than it looks. For some parents, they could do everything by the book and still face the reality that their child won’t learn until they hit rock bottom. Many parents will talk, teach, and model healthy behaviors until they’re blue in the face and their child still won’t get […]

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