One feature of my personality is that I tend to be a mis-matcher. And by mis-matcher I mean that if … More
Category: parenting
Be Generous with praise
My father became a small business owner when I was a Junior in high school. He owns a prop rental … More
5 tips to teach your child independence
Make things accessible It’s hard for kids to do things for themselves that they can’t get to or reach. Sinks, … More
30 Ideas to get you started on Self Care
A few years ago, when I realized that I didn’t really know how to do self-care, I set about learning … More
Do I need a coach or a therapist?
I started this post as some ideas for people who want to get better at self-care (hopefully that will come … More
Yes, going to a therapist IS normal
A wonderful advocacy group I follow on facebook, Hannah’s Heroes shared this meme on their Facebook page over the weekend. … More
Homework…I’m going to give that a “no” (for little kids anyway)
I’ve seen a couple of articles floating around the internet about homework over the last few weeks. This is not … More
Don’t confuse a starting line with a finish line
One thing I like to keep in mind in the context of “good enough decision-making” is “don’t confuse a starting line … More
The Hard Thing Rule
I shared some thoughts on grit and Angela Duckworth’s excellent book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance . I also wanted to share … More
Some thoughts on Grit.
This week, as I’ve been thinking through some of what interests me about this Ted Radio Hour podcast on math, I … More
On the Banks 