I believe there are 5 fundamentals for raising happy children. It almost goes without saying that these 5 things come after creating a loving, low-conflict family environment. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t state the obvious by saying that none of these things below matter without having that first. 1) Develop your child’s […]
One of my primary parenting goals has always been to raise my children to be resilient in the face of life’s most difficult challenges. This goal led me to the research of mindset psychologist Carol Dweck. Dweck is known for her research on the fixed vs. growth mindset. I encourage you to check out her […]
Yesterday I shared an article and podcast with fantastic insights into navigating many of the biggest pitfalls of youth sports. One of these pitfalls is driving kids to specialize in one sport too soon. As it turns out, many parents do this because they mistake early biological maturity for high potential and talent. As a […]