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Internet Games: We can’t just take ‘em or leave ‘em
When my kids were young, they loved to visit a website on our family desktop that allowed them to choose from dozens of simple, seemingly harmless games. Now that the world is becoming more and more aware…
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Screens and Babies
One of the most dangerous effects of mobile screens is how it changes our brains’ expectations of reality. Just look at how this one-year-old…
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TBT: What do you want your kids to know?
What are you teaching your kids in those moments when you’re not trying to…
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Focusing on others is not unselfish
Occasionally, our ScreamFree Parenting and Marriage materials receive a criticism for telling folks they need to focus less on…
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TBT: You can be friends with your kids
Sure, lots of folks take offense at the idea of being “friends” with your child. “They don’t need me to be their friend; they need me to be their parent!” And that’s true…for a while. But remember…
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Above All, Be Brief
There is one cardinal rule for public speaking: Leave ’em wanting more. This may frustrate a few folks, but it is…
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Response+ability
My greatest hope for your kids is for each of them become a “responsible” adult. I know, I know, every parent says …
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Don’t Take Credit
If you’re like me, you’ve already seen some extended family this summer.
Here’s a challenge for us all: When family and friends marvel at our kids’ growth…
