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Wisdom vs. Knowledge
A teacher can share her intelligence with you. You can attend school or read books to accumulate a vast body of knowledge. The internet gives…
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When Not to Laugh
Children, like adults, long to be taken seriously. Hopes, dreams, fears, and hurts are every bit as real to kids as they are to us. Whether it’s a toddler who is afraid of the dark or a teen who has just had her heart broken, we can…
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The Myth of the Slippery Slope
We all do a lot of arguing these days. New media platforms have profited on polarization, and our multimedia megaphones have turned us all into pundits. It’s gotten ridiculous. What’s especially…
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Boys Don’t Cry Out
Every time there’s a new, horrific school shooting, I’m reminded of my own childhood…
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TBT: Enduring to Endure
I have to admit that it’s been fun, as my teenagers start to launch, talking to them about…
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The Opposite of Influence is…
Some people, and indeed some cultures, equate leadership with force, the ability to make others do anything. These people admire the strong personality of someone…
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TBT: Punish and Perish
Some of the biggest mistakes we parents (and all leaders) make is our stubborn belief in punishment. “You deserve to be punished” is such a…
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TBT: The Calmest in the Room
In almost every circumstance, we can make things better for those around us if we are…
