Have you heard the term “growth mindset”? It’s a way of thinking that can actually help kids become smarter. A child with a growth mindset believes they can improve their abilities through practice and hard-work. It makes sense that if we want to raise resilient human beings who see challenges as learning opportunities, we want to encourage.... Read More
How is it that we sometimes turn out to be exactly the kind of mom or dad we swore up and down we would never become? We’re pretty sure most of you never planned on becoming a helicopter parent, hovering around your child to be sure they’re happy and safe. What is helicopter parenting you ask? The term “helicopter parent” is used to defin.... Read More
By now you’ve undoubtedly heard about the FBI sting operation that uncovered an alleged college admissions scam where wealthy parents, including some high profile actresses and CEOs, paid up to $6 million in bribes to ensure their kids were accepted into top schools like Yale and Georgetown. Not surprisingly, the backlash against the parents was.... Read More