While the time of kings and queens has passed for most countries, the phrase from William Shakespeare’s King Henry IV is still applicable today in just about every modern leadership situation: “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” While no one may be wearing a crown anymore, the weight of responsibilities is substantial for …
Parenting
A young girl sits on a kitchen counter, attempting to write a science essay titled “What would the world be like if the scientific method wasn’t developed?” After scribbling a few ideas, Fiona gets visibly annoyed and scrunches up another page to throw towards the bin. Fiona is another teenager who’s been struggling with school …
Most parents know that getting angry with their child is not productive. It often does not lead to the outcome desired, and the cost to the relationship is so high that it’s not worth the price. Some wonder what the effects are and if they are really as bad as people seem to think. How …
It is a common societal practice for women to adopt their husband’s name and for them to share the same last name with their children. There is great meaning to this practice, as family identity and culture are often rooted in the names and heritage they share. What does mother’s maiden name mean? Mother’s maiden …
The term Ph.D. creates a lot of confusion. It is often used to describe someone with a doctorate, but its true meaning is more narrow than that. The doctorate is the highest level of education one can achieve. It signifies that the holder of the degree is an expert in their field. The Ph.D. is …
Discipline is one of those ideas that everyone understands in concept, but applying it can be tricky. Most parents know the importance of instilling discipline in their child to ensure they grow to be mature and responsible adults. But implementing your ideas on discipline presents a path filled with challenges and traps that can have …