The Daddy Brain
In honor of Fathers Day, I thought I would share this article from the Greater Good Center. The Daddy Brain By Jeremy Adam Smith | June 1, 2009 | Moms aren't the only ones whose bodies change after having a baby. Jeremy…
The Quiet Power of Parental Love
I am reposting this fantastic article by Dr. Mike Bradley, one of my favorite parenting experts. His book, Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy is a must for any parent with teens. No one knows teens better or understands the dynamics…
Parents of Toddlers – Perfect Your Ignoring Skills!
Parents often find themselves in an internal debate between punishment and discipline, especially if they were raised in a fear-based environment that focused on punishment. Many parents today want to do this differently and raise their children in a more democratic…
Rethinking Family Meetings
I have a lot of respect for the folks at Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life at Berkeley. As you would expect they often report on the positive aspects of parenting. Summer can be a chaotic time without the…
Arrowsmith Program for Learning Disabilities
Have you heard about the Arrowsmith Program? Most parents haven't. Arrowsmith was founded by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young in Toronto over 30 years ago. Barbara has been successfully changing lives of children and adults with Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD. How is this…
Author Madeline Levine on Her New Book and Defining Success for Our Kids
From Make it Better, a Chicago area magazine. Click here to see Madeline speak on child development. The Ph.D. psychologist has spoken in the area "more times than she can count," and countless North Shore parents have read her book…
Why We’re Getting The Homework Question Wrong
Homework was a constant struggle in our home. As a parent I felt obligated to make sure my children were doing their part to keep up with their school work and that included doing homework and turning it in on time…
The Power of Positive Thinking
By Esther Entin Jan 19 2012, 2:04 PM ET New research shows why coaches, teachers, parents, and other role models should consider modeling how to look on the bright side: it provides both emotional and physical benefits. The power of…
What if the Secret to Success is Failure?
by Paul Tough, NY Times Magazine, September 14, 2011 Dominic Randolph can seem a little out of place at Riverdale Country School — which is odd, because he’s the headmaster. Riverdale is one of New York City’s most prestigious…
Fast-Paced Cartoons Could Slow Children’s Problem Solving and Executive Function
By Paul Nyhan, Birth to Thrive Online It's not just about curbing the amount of time young children spend in front of the TV that matters ... but monitoring what they watch. In fact, when it comes to children’s television…