Simple ways to help kids learn the power of giving and and grow into caring individuals It’s no secret that kids learn best by doing. But they’re also keen observers as well as little copycats. I constantly hear from parents that they want their kids to grow up to be caring and giving individuals. But [...]

Why ADHD boosts vulnerability to bullying. Solutions for parents and educators of special needs children. I had pleasure of speaking with Peggy Dolan from the Edge Foundation who does wonderful work on coaching students with ADHD. Here is our interview and the two part series on bullying and ADHD Edge posted on their site with permission to duplicate. [...]

Parenting tips to teach kids financial literacy and to be smart spenders and consumers during the holidays Well folks, it appears that the “official” holiday shopping mania has begun. Those penny saver adds are life-size. TV commercials promising “sales of all sales” are non-stop. Black Friday sales hit a record high this week.  You and [...]

Simple ways to boost gratitude in kids and learn to count their blessings 365 days a year! Happy Thanksgiving! There’s something about the Thanksgiving season that tunes up my “reflective switch” and makes me think a bit more about our children.  I worry that over the years we’ve removed ourselves a bit as a society [...]

Parent and educator guide to using the Penn State tragedy to describe sexual abuse to kids and teens; Safety tips to prevent abuse and signs of sexual abuse The Penn State child sexual abuse case has adults on full alert. “How could this have happened to those boys?” “Why didn’t anyone spot those signs sooner?” [...]