“I have a 4.4 GPA. I study during lunch, I'm on the varsity volleyball team, attend youth group weekly and just went on a mission trip with my church; but my dad looks at me and frowns, like I’m lazy and goofing off when I take thirty minutes to video chat with my friends. He doesn’t … [Read more...]
One Habit Generates Capable Kids
November 21, 2012 By
If I were to ask you, "What would you pay for my Parent Coaching advice, that if you followed it and started this one habit would help your child become capable?" Your child would - Do better at school Thrive socially Grow physically, develop coordination and more likely to excel at … [Read more...]
When You Can’t Call Super Nanny
November 14, 2012 By
"I don't want the government to give me health care, I want them to give me the Super Nanny!" says comedian Tim Hawkins www.TimHawkins.net Wouldn't that be great? When the kids are whiny; Jo Frost shows up and tells them, "You have been very naughty. Go sit on the naughty stool. Straightaway!" … [Read more...]
Top Ten Ways To Frustrate Your Kids
November 7, 2012 By
Barbara called me on her cell phone, "I want my son to see you as soon as possible. How soon can you get him in?" "When is he free?" I asked. "Well, let's see . . .he has soccer at three, guitar lessons at five; a tutor after dinner; youth group on Wednesdays - wait, I have another call - hang … [Read more...]
Your Kid is a Digital Native, and You Aren’t
October 20, 2012 By
For every hour that we spend on digital communication or entertainment (texting, Facebook, You Tube, etc) a half hour of meaningful face-to-face interaction is lost. (Stanford University) Most of us are feeling the disconnection. Families are feeling disconnected. Most feel too rushed and too … [Read more...]
Digital Native Parenting
October 6, 2012 By
“The high-tech revolution has disrupted much of the basic life-skills learning that in prior generations would have taken place in almost any tight-knit family. Today, nuclear family members may still live under one roof, but they often substitute cyber interactions for traditional social … [Read more...]
Woodstock and Digital Natives
October 4, 2012 By
Forty years ago young people met in a muddy field at Woodstock to get away from their 'square' parents and be cool and groove to 'their' music. The generation gap was huge, with parents considered 'out of it' and not to be trusted. "Don't trust anyone over thirty," was the mantra of the era for … [Read more...]
Always Daddy’s Girl
October 2, 2012 By
I remember when my daughter was born. I told my friends, who were visiting at the hospital, "She's a miracle! Isn't she remarkably beautiful?" They smiled and nodded politely. "How amazing she is!" I made it, I mused. "She is unusually intelligent. I can tell at forty-eight hours," I … [Read more...]
The Best Gift You Could Give Your Child for Christmas
December 13, 2009 By
The economy has taken its toll on American families. Unemployment. Loss of medical insurance. Rising grocery costs and lower wages. Investments cascading in value. More moms than ever working. And with the fear of being downsized, you don't dare miss work for your child's play, soccer game, recital, … [Read more...]
