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When a Bright Child Resists Learning, with Melanie Hayes

If your bright child resists the very thought of reading, or learning non-preferred subjects, should you push them anyway? According to Melanie Hayes, EdD, Director of Big Minds Unschool, this pattern is not unusual in bright and quirky kids. Listen as Dr. Hayes shares quick tips on how to proceed in this delicate situation. The…

When Kids Access [the P-Word] Online, with Michael Rich

Did you know that the average age of first seeing porn online is about 9 years old? I know, scary! That’s why, according to Michael Rich, MD, Director of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital, it’s so important to share essential guidelines with kids. Take a listen. We loved Dr. Rich’s talk during…

Signs of Tech Overuse, with Shimi Kang

Are you concerned that your child or teen may be at risk for problematic internet use or screen addiction? According to Shimi Kang, MD, author of The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing Up in a Digital World, there are 3 signs of tech overuse that are important to understand. Take a listen…

The Best Strategy for Kids and Teens with ADHD, with Edward Hallowell

Did you know there’s a secret strategy for setting up your child or teen with ADHD for a long, happy life? In this vlog, Dr. Edward Hallowell, world authority on ADHD and author of ADHD 2.0, shares the single most important factor to predict happiness and success in life. Taking this lesson seriously enough can…

Build This Kind of Family Culture and You Will Be Thanking Yourself for Years to Come

All great organizations need two key elements: strategy and culture.

Strategy is the game plan: your goals and what you plan to do to achieve them.

How Child Development Works – Competence Builds Competence

Raising a child is like building a sturdy staircase. At the top of the staircase is a door marked ‘adulthood.’ Each stair is like a platform of competence…

How Happiness Really Works for Parents and Kids

Why has happiness alluded so many people? It’s because we think we know what will lead to happiness, but psychological scientists show we are often off base. If we’re off base much of the time, are we leading our kids down the right path? We all want our kids to be happy, so let’s make…