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 […]
Character building
Why your child is distracted and how you can improve his/her attention
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 […]
It’s science: Helping your child develop a positive explanatory style can boost optimism
How much of what happens to you is your fault? To what extent are you responsible for the events in your life? According to Martin Seligman, people explain events to themselves either positively or negatively, and this has an impact on their attitude. While pessimists tend to blame themselves using pessimistic explanatory styles, optimists tend […]
This is Why Becoming a Non-Conformist Will Make You a Happier and More Fulfilled Parent
Raising kids has always been hard work, and it has become harder still over the past few years. What others think of us matters, and their perceptions influence how we think, dress, react, and parent. Our social, cultural and historical contexts have a great impact on our behavior. When I was teaching third-year undergraduates, I’d […]
