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The Grinch Who Stole Math

EconDad · December 23, 2018 ·

This is a story about a story -- about a high school math project and a re-connection with a former teacher.  Hope you like it! PDF: The Grinch Who Stole Math A Fond Memory Back in my freshman year of high school, we had a school project to create a children's … [Read more...] about The Grinch Who Stole Math

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Letter From A Better Parent

EconDad · December 6, 2018 ·

This article is a tribute to all the "better parenting" articles out there.  Hope it makes you smile and laugh a bit! Dear Lesser Parent, I see you at the park, distracted by your iPhone, yelling at your kids, not caring whether your kid is laughing or … [Read more...] about Letter From A Better Parent

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Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?

EconDad · November 24, 2018 ·

The holidays are here.  Have you written your Letter from Dad yet?  Don't worry, you still have time. The holiday season is a time for joy and happiness and family, and also a time for reflection.  Amidst all the gift giving and holiday cheer, I hope you'll consider writing a … [Read more...] about Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?

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When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?

EconDad · November 9, 2018 ·

Here's the situation: Your child isn't listening.  He's disobeying, he's hitting his sister, he's screaming and acting like a little monster.  You warn him, and no response.  You threaten to take away his favorite toy, and no response.  You put him in a time out, and he's at it … [Read more...] about When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?

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The “No Yelling Rule”

EconDad · October 18, 2018 ·

As a parent, I sometimes lose control and yell at my kids (shocking, I know!). I’m not proud of it. In fact, I get a bit ashamed of it, especially when other parents hear me (like my wife). In the moment, the yelling always feels justified.  But if I take a step back, repeated … [Read more...] about The “No Yelling Rule”

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