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 …

There is little doubt that Lego is a premium product that will satisfy the desire to build of most kids. However, for parents, there are other factors to consider. Lego’s tend to be expensive. You can quickly go over your planned budget buying enough sets to keep your kids busy for a reasonable period.  Further, …

More often than not parents and educators feel that children spend too much time on their cell phones and other mobile devices, leading to the idea of taking cell phones away at night. This notion is supported by the research, young people spend an overwhelming amount of time on their phones. Should parents take away …

Most parents know that too much screen time is not good for their kids (source), but in today’s modern world there are times when parents just have to reach their kids. During emergencies, it is good to know your kids have a device they can rely on. What type of device they wind up with …

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 …