Is ‘Grit’ Overrated?
Here’s a great read from a leading parenting expert Alfie Kohn that contradicts the convention wisdom about so-called grit, a concept developed by Angela Duckworth that has been getting a lot of attention lately in parenting and education circles.
Read MoreIf You’re Hiring (or Want to be Hired), Read This Article
David Brooks, the New York Times columnist, wrote a thought-provoking and contrarian take on what employers should look for in new hires. His ideas here are worth considering.
Read MoreBlessings of the Thin Envelope
A number of my clients and other young people I know just received their college acceptance and rejection letters. Not surprisingly, some are ecstatic and others are devastated. Frank Bruni, the New York Times columnist, wrote a piece today that put the exercise of college acceptance and rejection into a healthy perspective. Reading the column […]
Read MoreWhat Parents Can Say to Raise Secure Children
Words have a powerful effect on your children. What you say impacts what they think about themselves and their world, the actions they take as they explore their world, and the emotions they experience as they interact with their world. Your words can create a child who is secure and comfortable with themselves. Or, your […]
Read MoreInteresting Short Film on ‘Character’
Here’s an interesting short film that explores the development of character in people.
Read More6 Things Parents Can Say and Do at the End of the Race Season
The conclusion of a race season can be a time of excitement, relief, and suffering for parents. The excitement comes when your young ski racers have just concluded a season that exceeded their expectations. The sense of pride and satisfaction can be palatable and reinforces why you have your children in our oh-so-demanding sport. The […]
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