Character building

Considered the founding father of the Socratic method, Socrates believed that the pursuit of wisdom mattered above all else. He would walk around Athens, interrogating those he met on the streets about how one could lead a life of integrity. That was way back in the 5 century BC, but every generation has sought to […]

Getting kids to help around the house isn’t always easy. More often than not, such an attempt is met with some form of resistance. The latest studies reveal that kids today are spending less time doing household chores than ever before. Although there is a common misconception that young children cannot participate in domestic chores, […]

The start of the school year can be difficult for kids and parents alike. But science says that several strategies can make that transition easier. Here are 7 things that have been proven to help your child start the school year right. 1) Spend time together In these fast-paced times, it can be difficult to […]

Big wins often require small steps. “Overnight success” is a myth that too often hides the pain, hard work, and failure associated with each and every success. Much like Hemingway’s description of how bankruptcy occurs, success occurs “gradually, then suddenly.” “Successful parenting” is pretty much the same. Few things occur “suddenly.” Everything – good and […]

Lack of attention in children is a common problem, but “attention” is a tricky word because it does not refer to just one aspect of your child’s behavior. It may refer to an ability to complete a complex task, the presence (or absence) of some form of automaticity in the ability to perform tasks, an […]