WW #014: The number one thing to help explosive, depressed, and anxious children

Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Last week we tackled the outdated myth of permissive parenting. This week, I want to share with you what I think is the number one thing parents and teachers can do to support the growth Continue reading WW #014: The number one thing to help explosive, depressed, and anxious children

WW #013: The Myth of Permissive Parenting (and teaching)

Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success It’s time to update a few of the myths we believe about parenting and teaching and replace them with more useful, neuroscience-backed frameworks. Today, I want to tackle the one of the myths that many Continue reading WW #013: The Myth of Permissive Parenting (and teaching)

WW #007: Nothing is working. What do I do now?

Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Frustrated parents and teachers often come to me with this question, especially during the last month of the school year. “I’ve tried everything, and I am at the end of my rope! Nothing is working. Continue reading WW #007: Nothing is working. What do I do now?

WW #004: What’s your story?

Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success The Power of Hope One of the most challenging things about parenting (and teaching) is creating and keeping a hopeful vision of a good future – both for our children, and for ourselves. It can Continue reading WW #004: What’s your story?

WW #001: Growth Doesn’t Come from a Mindset

Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Studies from over 30 years ago on growth mindset and fixed mindset by Carol Dweck and others gave compelling data to back up the famous Henry Ford quote, “Whether you think Continue reading WW #001: Growth Doesn’t Come from a Mindset