Tag: mistakes
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Embracing the Imperfect Perfect Parent- guest appearance on Greensboro Day School Podcast
As a guest on the Greensboro Day School podcast, I got a chance to chat with counselors Katelyn Williams, Bridgett Gwinnett, and Shannon Kincaid about challenges parents are facing and advice for navigating the journey with confidence and focusing on our children’s character and hearts.
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New Podcast Episode, Dr. Ross Greene on Challenging Behavior: Why Kids Struggle & What Parents Can Do
What if your child’s challenging behavior isn’t the real problem—but a signal that something deeper is getting in the way?In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams talks with Dr. Ross Greene, clinical psychologist, bestselling author of The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings, and creator of the…
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New Podcast Episode, AI and Kids: How Parents Can Raise Critical Thinkers in the Age of ChatGPT with Maggie Renken
Artificial intelligence is changing school, childhood, and the way our kids learn—and it’s happening fast. So what do parents actually need to know about AI, ChatGPT, and kids? In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams talks with Maggie Renken, an educator, researcher, professor, and consultant.
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New Podcast Episode, Connection and Restoration: Helping Kids Learn From Mistakes with Bridget Johnson
What should parents do when a child makes a poor decision, gets in trouble at school, or feels like they do not belong? In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams talks with Bridget Johnson, founder and CEO of Dean’s Roundtable, about how parents and schools can help…
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Newsletter 11/27/25, Overcoming Entitlement: Raising Grateful Children
After picking up carpool one day, I spontaneously drove through the line at our favorite fast-food spot and ordered five simple ice cream cones. Then, from the back seat I heard a whine: “Man! Can’t we get a milkshake?” My head nearly exploded. Entitlement! Ungratefulness! I briefly imagined rolling down the window and sending all five…
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Newsletter 11/20/25, Table Manners: A Parent’s Guide To Prepare for Thanksgiving
The truth is: ALL parents struggle with teaching table manners. But Thanksgiving gives us the perfect reason—and deadline—to practice some skills that will serve our kids for a lifetime.