Tag: raising children
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Raising Antifragile Children – a talk with C.R. Wiley
C.R. Wiley had a very difficult childhood. Today, he’s a contractor, professor of philosophy, author, pastor and parent. In this episode he shares some ideas about raising antifragile children.
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3 dog-rearing tips… applied to kids
The world of parenting seems to be pretty topsy-turvy these days. There doesn’t seem to be much consensus other than a vague acknowledgment that we should love our kids and try to make them kind people. So let me suggest three parenting tips from an unlikely source: “The Dog Whisperer,” Cesar Millan. This American-Mexican dog…
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Why letting your kids struggle is good parenting
The opposite of good parenting is doing the easy thing in the short term. Now don’t get me wrong. There’s a certain parenting high when we just “let kids be kids,” stay up late, go for the sugary cereal, and wear pajamas all Saturday. I love all the ways we can have fun and build…
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Raising Boys: What Makes Them Different and How We Can Help
Boys are different from girls. I grew up as 1 of 3 boys. Now, I have a son. My friends have sons. And there are boys in my church. What makes boys different? And how can we help them thrive? The Situation I’ve always known boys are different and need different things to excel. I’ve talked…
