Don’t Ask Your Kids These Questions
Now that our kids are back at school (or soon will be), here are some good questions to ask after school (and two to avoid). DON’T ASK The number one question not to ask: “How was school?” We all know the answer: “Fine” Here’s another one to skip: “What did you learn at school today?” […]
Back In The Saddle
With school right around the corner, here are some tried and true tips to help your child successfully transition this fall: Night Night: My daughter has been sleeping until 10 am for the past few weeks—mostly because she’s been up till 11 pm more nights than I care to admit. But now it’s time to […]
Let’s Get Gritty
When we think of grit, we think about persistence, determination, and sticktoitiveness (I love that word). There is a growing body of research explaining why grit matters. In summary, children with grit (regardless of IQ or test scores) are far more likely to succeed in school and in life than those without. Stanford professor Dr. […]