TAKING A GOOD LOOK AT YOURSELVES Do you know people who live by the attitude “I’m never wrong”—who argue the most trivial points for hours, let no unintentional insult go unanswered, and would drive off a cliff just to spite others for yelling “Stop!”? No fun to be around, right? Let’s make sure we aren’t being—or raising—such people. There’s an old saying, “Never judge a man until you walk … [Read more...] about TAKING A GOOD LOOK AT YOURSELVES
LOOKING OUT ON THE WORLD
LOOKING OUT ON THE WORLD If your family wants to reduce screen time, why not tune in on real-world “viewing”? It gives your eyes a much-needed change of perspective. It does as much for your brain, broadening mental horizons by shifting focus into real time and three dimensions. Try the following activities as a family. The View From Your Window Most of us have played some version of … [Read more...] about LOOKING OUT ON THE WORLD
THE ART OF WISE DECISIONS
THE ART OF WISE DECISIONS How many decisions has your family made this week? I’ll bet the answer is twenty or more: Is it safe to go back to the public playgrounds yet? Is there time to walk the dog before vacuuming? Are we having salad or seafood tonight? Which bedtime story do you want to hear? The options for “want-to-dos” and “should-dos” can quickly burst all time boundaries. Before you … [Read more...] about THE ART OF WISE DECISIONS
TWENTY QUESTIONS THAT GENERATE GREAT FAMILY DISCUSSIONS
TWENTY QUESTIONS THAT GENERATE GREAT FAMILY DISCUSSIONS The family that talks together sticks together. If you haven’t had a good dinner-table or around-the-fire conversation in a long time, and aren’t sure you have anything to talk about, try any of the following discussion-starters for learning more about each other and growing closer. If you could do exactly what you wanted for one … [Read more...] about TWENTY QUESTIONS THAT GENERATE GREAT FAMILY DISCUSSIONS
ACQUIRING THE RIGHT KIND OF KNOWLEDGE
ACQUIRING THE RIGHT KIND OF KNOWLEDGE The youngest children have an instinct for practicing what they need to know: from turning over unaided, to eating with a spoon, to walking on two legs, to talking in full sentences. When they get a little older, though, they have a little more trouble recognizing where learning is necessary. Ask any parent who has tried to convince a three-year-old that real … [Read more...] about ACQUIRING THE RIGHT KIND OF KNOWLEDGE