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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...Response to American Academy of Pediatrics TV Warning
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report came out last week reiterating their 1999 stance that “babies (0-2 yrs old) should learn from play, not screens”. The question isn’t whether we all agree that babies should play (who is going to be...A Fantastic Eater in 6 Simple Steps
Parenting Challenge #1: I don’t care if Hannah Montana hates brussels sprouts, but what does make my child like or dislike a food? Sure, taste is a big factor, but there are so many other things at work. Our own tastes as parents, our childrens’ personal...Radical Kindness
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.
