Why Play with Your Kids? It Might Make All the Difference!
Ever struggled to focus while playing with your kids? Dr. Tim talks about why we should play — and really play — with our kids. Read more to find out how!
How to Know Which Parenting Advice to Believe
With thousands of parenting websites, blogs, and books, it can be hard to know what to believe. Ever wondered what parenting advice you should actually listen to? Dr. Tim talks about five pointers for consuming online parenting advice in his video.
Are Your Children Learning or Simply Getting Grades?
This is a big year for my family as we have all four children in school. Eleanor, (age 5) in particular started Kindergarten. She was so dang excited! Several times a day for a couple of weeks she would ask, “Does school start tomorrow?” Not too long before this, my...
Does Talking about Pornography with Your Kids Give Them Ideas?
Give your kids the idea that you are a great source of reliable, honest information. Let them know through your words and actions that you can speak calmly, comfortably and rationally about human issues that affect all of us, namely, curiosity and sexuality.
Is Your 5-year-old Teaching Others About Sex?
Did you know that the strongest and most consistent predictor of children’s mental health, adjustment, happiness, and well-being is the level of involvement of their parents in their life? Children with involved parents are also more likely to share if they have been exposed to pornography or if someone has touched them inappropriately.
Don’t Be THAT Parent: Why Criticism is So Dangerous
We’ve all seen that parent at our child’s games: “DON’T DROP THE BALL!” “CONCENTRATE!” “QUIT MAKING MISTAKES!”
Look, I’m no rocket scientist, but I’m going to guess that this child wasn’t trying to perform poorly in front of his family and peers. Is it possible that we too may be guilty of over-criticizing our children?
What is Your Child’s Gender? You Might Want to Ask Science
Let the Baby Decide! “Are you having a boy or a girl?” This is one of the most common questions asked to those who have just revealed they are expecting a little one. This question is logical, understandable, and completely accurate. From a biological perspective, it...
Do You Need to De-vice Your Parenting? Here are 5 Ways to Get Started
We parents can’t guide our children in the digital age when we have our own problem. Here we find 5 ways to reclaim your mind and your parenting.
6 Ways to Ensure a Strong Family as a Single Parent
My years as a single mom taught me how to strengthen my family and become a better mother.
When I left my husband 8 years ago, I was an emotional train wreck…
Have I Failed as a Parent?
Most people have strongly held beliefs about talent, ability, brains, and accomplishment. And most people are wrong about it. Most of what we know about self-esteem, intelligence, work ethic, motivation, and failure is flawed or downright false.