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Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?
Fear not, this isn’t a personal journal entry…it’s a recap of a great talk I attended last weekend
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Take The Race to Nowhere’s No Homework Weekend Pledge
A while back, I wrote about a really powerful movie, “The Race to Nowhere,” and
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Staying Calm Through Life’s Challenges
Photo: Hal Runkel, Author, Dad Since 1997 (DS’97) and Director, The ScreamFree Institute I hope you
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How to be a “Plugged In Parent”
Thanks to Care.com for this guest article on how to stay connected – in meaningful ways –
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Good Sportsmanship: The Lesson that Lasts a Lifetime
Spring sports are in full gear, and what a ripe opportunity to revisit the idea of good sportsmanship. Whether you’re
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Bullying Facts & Tips for Parents
From the sandbox to the boardroom, we never forget being bullied. Whether someone takes your toy or idea, the sting
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Managing Kids’ Tempers
This guest post from author and expert Gary Unruh (and a Dad since 1969, DS’69), centers around working with a
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Listen up…Have You Heard of “EQ” ?
Apparently, March is International Listening Awareness Month. News to me…and I thought these tips were particularly relevant to parents. In
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Emotion Coaching Young Children
Just added a great new title to the Mom-Tastic bookshelf: The Go-to Mom’s Parents Guide: Emotion Coaching Your Young Children.
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Project Grateful Generation: Instill Gratitude
The holidays are a perfect time to say thank you – to family, friends, teachers, the postman…anyone who makes your
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