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I.I.W.I.I.
It’s Monday morning. This could be a disappointing reality for you, or a fantastic reality for others. Either way…
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TBT: Hooray for the Strong-willed Child
When people tell me that they have a “strong-willed” child, I tell them…
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A ScreamFree Theory
I am a 45-year-old white male, with multiple graduate degrees, one wife, and a life of Sundays spent going to church. How much do these things shape…
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Are You Ready for a Challenge? (It’s scary…)
Let’s be brief and to the point. Every single one of us has an idea about what could improve our…
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It’s Not You; It’s Me
As we approach the end to another school year, some of us are more reflective than others. That usually depends…
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Don’t Trust Your Labeling Instincts
“Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them.” (Obi-Wan Kenobi) Among the most destructive labels we can apply to our kids are those having to do with their perceived disobedience. We see their bad behavior, we watch them openly defy our authority, and we call them “rebellious,”or “defiant,”or “out of control.” If we believe this […]
