Parenting
The Power of the Pause
Faster! Quick! Now! It seems like there’s always so much to do and not nearly enough time to do it all. If you’re like most people, you probably feel that your only choice is to speed up the pace at which you do everything just to keep up. But is that really...The Cereal-Aisle Showdown
I’ve seen it plenty of times—and it’s never pretty. I’m talking about the all-too-common supermarket showdown that pits child against parent. I’ve watched as humbled parents throw up their hands in defeat, tossing their last-choice snack into the cart to quiet a...Comedy/Education Balancing Act
As we’ve mentioned in an earlier post, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is what Sesame Street’s all about these days. We know that kids start out with a burning desire to investigate and explore, so we need to keep that fire fueled. Dr. Rosemarie...Sure MVP..but is he a good Dad?
Today I purge my home of any generic VapoRub. Moving forward, Vicks has a lock on my brand loyalty. Why you ask? Drew Brees. As in the MVP Super Bowl QB for the New Orleans Saints? That’s the one. By now I’m sure you’ve seen Drew Brees’...Weighty Words
The words that pediatricians use to discuss weight and its effect on health with young patients and their parents can have a big impact on whether the message is heard. For instance, a recent study suggests that terms doctors use to motivate overweight adults to slim...Life Clues
Through my book, LIFE CLUES, I share lessons I learned while earning my Master's Degree in Child Development, my many years as a researcher, and while I was creating, writing, and producing billion dollar media brands for kids. The 20 lessons I outline in the book will help you unlock your joy, happiness, passion and positive thinking. It's like we found a fountain of youth!It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
