In this episode, we sit down with Lee Benson, the author of “Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.” Growing up in a low-income family, Benson went from pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour as a child to founding and selling multiple successful companies. What is the downside to protecting children from…
[PREMIERING NOW] Why Protecting Your Children From Adversity Is Actually Maiming Them: Lee Benson
Why Protecting Your Children From Adversity Is Actually Maiming Them: Lee Benson
In this episode, we sit down with Lee Benson, the author of “Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.” Growing up in a low-income family, Benson went from pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour as a child to founding and selling multiple successful companies. What is the downside to protecting children from…
Summer Tools for Mom’s Back Pocket
Summertime can be a tricky season for moms. Our expectations can sometimes get the better of us. When we think of summer, there’s the promise of sunny, care-free days filled with outdoor fun and happy family moments. There’s the vision of lounging in the sunshine, reading those books we’ve been trying to find time for,…
[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] Why Protecting Your Children From Adversity Is Actually Maiming Them: Lee Benson
In this episode, we sit down with Lee Benson, the author of “Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.” Growing up in a low-income family, Benson went from pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour as a child to founding and selling multiple successful companies. What is the downside to protecting children from…
Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make
Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…
Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Say
Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…
The Rewards of Mindful Parenting
Something I really hate is the feeling of lying in bed at night, thinking back through my day, and knowing I really blew an opportunity to be present with my kids. I love being a dad, so it’s hard for me to admit that these days are far more common than I would like. Being…
Can Parents Really Parent When Public Schools Cut Them Out?
Commentary Is my child going to be OK? It’s one of the most basic, yet crucial questions a parent can ask, and for good reason. After all, parents have the primary responsibility for their children’s mental and physical health. But what are parents supposed to do when public schools, where kids spend almost seven hours…
How One Mother Taught Her Children to Enjoy Chores and Eat Their Dinners
Ask any set of parents what they wish for their child, and they’ll likely give you some form of “happiness and success” answer. There are a cacophony of voices in today’s overbearing world telling us how to raise such happy and successful children. “Give them a good education,” one voice says, while another suggests “lots…
Meal Prepping for Success
Graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education and working in kitchens from California to New York City couldn’t prepare Catherine McCord for her toughest palate yet: her first child’s. The founder of Weelicious, a food blog full of easy, family-friendly recipes, was just as clueless as most parents when it came to figuring out what…
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