Parenting Tweens and Beyond

Teaching children to be effective allies – backed social science

On the first day of winter classes, my husband and three kids joined me on my drive up to university. While I found my seat in a brightly lit, 300-seat theatre, they galavanted between kiosks in the … [Read more...] about Teaching children to be effective allies – backed social science

It's been one week since a police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck killing him. Protests and riots have broken out all over America as people call for black lives to hold the same value as those … [Read more...] about Why white parents need to talk to their children about privilege and racism

There is a higher incidence of child stress, anxiety and disorders than ever before. This is how to change the course and improve your child's life.My two oldest children bound off of the school … [Read more...] about There is an undeclared war on childhood. This is how to stop it.

There's no question parents want to give their children every competitive advantage. We want to raise children who will be successful and have a leg up in such a dog-eat-dog world. With so many … [Read more...] about Extracurricular activities for kids: Why science says less is more

For a parent, one of the most humbling and frustrating experiences is when your child backtalks or disrespects you. This powerful approach is rooted in positive discipline and will calm the most … [Read more...] about How to stop backtalk and restore peace in your family