Real-World Parenting

“This Is a Stupid Idea” - How a Month Without TV Brought Our Family Closer

“This Is a Stupid Idea” - How a Month Without TV Brought Our Family Closer

What happens when a family goes a whole month without TV? Sibling fights, surprising fun, and a teen who calls it "stupid". Discover the unexpected challenges, breakthroughs, and the life-changing mag... ...more

Resilience

February 04, 20258 min read

Why Permission to Fail Helped My Son Succeed

Why Permission to Fail Helped My Son Succeed

When my son's hockey coach told him these words, everything changed - on the ice and beyond. Discover how one powerful message built his resilience and confidence in ways I never expected. ...more

Resilience ,Communication

February 02, 20255 min read

Letting My Son Fail - And What It Taught Us Both

Letting My Son Fail - And What It Taught Us Both

Letting your child fail can be tough, but it's one of the most powerful ways they grow. Discover how one parenting decision helped my son develop resilience and critical thinking - and showed me somet... ...more

Critical Thinking ,Emotional Intelligence &Resilience

January 31, 20256 min read

How Brushing Teeth Taught My 5 Year Old Critical Thinking

How Brushing Teeth Taught My 5 Year Old Critical Thinking

How to turn a bedtime battle into a teaching moment! How my 5 year old discovered some critical thinking skills - through brushing her teeth! ...more

Critical Thinking ,Emotional Intelligence &Resilience

January 25, 20255 min read

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