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
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
Have You Written Your Letter From Dad?
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?
When Do Punishments Become Too Extreme?
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?
The “No Yelling Rule”
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”