Tag: brain science
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Newsletter 12/11/2025, Parenting Introverts in an Extroverted World
One of my children is wired on the shy side—more introverted, happy to play by himself. Recently, I asked if he wanted to have some friends spend the night, and he said, “Nah. I like doing that only on special nights like Halloween or my birthday.” As someone who had to learn to be extroverted, I…
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Newsletter 12/4/25, How to Help Your Family Thrive This December: Maslow’s Hierarchy, Gratitude, and Meaningful Gifting
I start planning for December in… August. In our family, we have a birthday on December 15th, 18th, 19th, and we also celebrate Jesus on the 25th, so December is a month full of cake. And presents. And parties. And events. And well…it’s a lot to plan for. So I often feel very justified participating in…
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What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use: Proximal Zones, Play and Pressure Podcast Episode
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-great-teachers-know-that-all-parents-can-use/id1756122916 Don’t miss this episode! Are you wondering if you are putting too much pressure on your child? How do you know if they are in the right “zone” for learning? Is it too hard? Too easy? Just right? It’s not Goldilocks, it’s proximal zones! Learn what great teachers know about how kids learn best!
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Understanding Sibling Rivalry: A Parent’s Guide
With the holiday season fast approaching, we’re soon to be surrounded by family, matching pajamas, and “perfect” sibling moments on social media. But let’s be honest—what’s really often happening is the bickering, tattling, grabbing, and “that’s not fair!” soundtrack of family life with multiple kids. When I was a teacher, I used to remind students…