Are We Raising Our Kids The Right Way?

Resilience is built from real hardship and cannot be bought or manufactured

“A recipe for happiness is to help our child over and over again choose to give up what they want, at that moment, for something they actually want more.” An example – Perhaps they don’t want to help clean up the dishes, but still desire a way to feel like a person who contributes to the family. Help them realize the trade-off – “Doing so, helps... See more

It’s better for a child to be a big fish in a small pond (as opposed to a small fish in a big pond). “Is it better for your child to be in a fancy Ivy League school where they’re at the bottom of the heap (they’re a little fish), or is it better for them to attend a school that’s not as well-known but where they’re the big fish. The research shows... See more

A great way to think about parenting: Think of it as executing it from a place of where you’re the leader, leading from the heart with compassion, all the while supporting your child to be their best self