Movie Review of the movie Inside Out.  The movie focuses on the five characters of Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, & Fear.  While limited, this is a great movie on emotional intelligence.  Introduces children to emotional integration and putting words to feelings and emotions.

A Book Review on the best book out there for parents and youth sports.

He could have one marshmallow now, or he could have two marshmallows in 15 minutes. There is a striking difference between those children who can wait for two marshmallows.  How does this apply to parenting?

three clear reasons why inappropriate behavior is reinforced:  (1)

ignorance, (2) intolerance of being inconvenienced, and (3)

shortcuts.   Either we don’t understand, or we dread hassle, or we

are anxious to shortcut a learning opportunity.  

Emphasize Choices Not Orders: How to let your children be free without the family chaos! We discuss how emphasizing choices is helpful, particularly during those uncomfortable (but necessary) moments of disciplining children.