When my kids were born, I vowed never to say these words: “Because I said so.” I knew that parents resorted to those words when they were out of options. But I figured that if I was a good enough parent, I wouldn’t run out of options. That made it even worse the first time […]
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Why Kids Draw Big Nostrils
Have you ever noticed that whenever little kids draw adults, they usually include big nostrils? There’s a reason for that. Think about a kid’s perspective. When they’re about three feet tall, and they look up an adult that’s five or six feet tall . . . what do they see? Nostrils. Big nostrils. When they’re […]
How Our Conversations Shape Our Kids
When our son was little, someone asked him, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We expected him to say, “a fireman” or “a doctor” or “an astronaut.” His answer surprised us all: “I want to be honest.” Now, at age 32, Tim has fulfilled his childhood dream. He’s one of the most honest people […]