Can your children prepare a simple meal on their own, or will they starve if no one is around to make them something as simple as a boiled egg or pasta? Can they ask for help when they need it, and do they know who to ask? Can they do age-appropriate chores without you or […]
Character building
Science Says We’re More Helicopter Parents Than We Think: Here’s How to Stop
No parent wants to be defined as a helicopter parent, the kind of parent who’s always hovering over their kids. But science says that many of us do more helicopter parenting than we realize. In a recent survey, researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a national survey of 1044 parents of children between the […]
How to improve kids’ memory
9 things you should never say to a child
One of my favorite quotes is from psychologist Gordon Allport, who says that “one’s reputation, false or true, cannot be hammered, hammered, hammered into one’s head without doing something to one’s character. Although Allport is referring to group influence, this statement is powerful because it shows the extent to which words can build or destroy, […]
Raising kids: when helping hurts
No one gets through parenting without offering a helping hand. We all help our kids when we feel they’re struggling, offer help because we know it will help them learn new skills, or even make things go faster! But offering a helping hand when none is needed or wanted can actually hinder your child’s development. […]