Can Technology Save Itself from Itself?
With the 20th anniversary of the birth of Internet just passed, I thought it a good time to step back and reflect on the role of technology in our present lives and the role it may play in the future. There is no doubt that the technological developments of the past two decades made possible […]
Read MoreGreat Article about Raising Good Kids
This article is a worthwhile read for any parent who wants to raise a kind and caring child (which, I assume, is every parent). One point I really like is to praise your children’s character, rather than their behavior, when they behave kindly (e.g., “You shared because you are a caring person”), and “punish” children’s behavior, […]
Read MoreTaylor Highlighted in NY Times Article about Children and Social Media
An interesting question is posed in a New York Times article in which I am featured: Do parents have a right to post photos of their children on social media without the children’s consent or against their wishes?
Read MoreTeens Leaving Facebook in Droves
A new survey by PiperJaffray shows that Facebook is no longer the dominant social media platform among teens. Says one girl, “It’s like the mom and dad version of Instagram and Twitter.” Now, Instagram and Twitter are the primary forms of social media among this important demographic. From a financial perspective, you would think that this would spell […]
Read MoreMake Mental Training a Priority in the Off-season
No, this article is not a lame attempt at self-promotion. Rather, it is a challenge for you to take an essential, yet often neglected, piece of the ski racing success puzzle and make it a priority during the off-season. Let me elaborate in three ways. First, I speak to racers, coaches, and parents around North […]
Read MoreActions Speak Louder Than Words in Raising Secure Children
In my last post, I explained how the words that parents use with their children can influence how secure they become. Words are powerful to be sure, but, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. To foster a health sense of security in your children, your actions, and those your children, can really […]
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