If you want to test a family’s strength, observe them during the throes of a long winter—or a sweltering summer. Just as nature transitions through the seasons, so do our family dynamics. The rhythm of our lives often mirrors the weather outside our windows, and research suggests that these environmental changes can influence everything from…
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As a CEO, I participate in a lot of meetings. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with several other leaders who all shared common concerns about our community. It was immediately apparent to me that everyone at the table was well-versed and passionate about their area of expertise and service. It was…
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If there’s one thing parenting will do, it’s expose the mindset you bring into it. Whether you’re a mom or dad, the way you approach obstacles—tantrums, sleepless nights, sibling fights, the existential crisis that is getting a toddler into a car seat—can shape not only your experience as a parent but also your child’s development.…
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The Science of Seasonal Family Shifts
If you want to test a family’s strength, observe them during the throes of a long winter—or a sweltering summer. Just as nature transitions through the seasons, so do our family dynamics. The rhythm of our lives often mirrors the weather outside our windows, and research suggests that these environmental changes can influence everything from…
How to Build Problem Solving Skills in Yourself and Your Children
As a CEO, I participate in a lot of meetings. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with several other leaders who all shared common concerns about our community. It was immediately apparent to me that everyone at the table was well-versed and passionate about their area of expertise and service. It was…
The Power of Your Mindset in Parenting
If there’s one thing parenting will do, it’s expose the mindset you bring into it. Whether you’re a mom or dad, the way you approach obstacles—tantrums, sleepless nights, sibling fights, the existential crisis that is getting a toddler into a car seat—can shape not only your experience as a parent but also your child’s development.…