Opinion

Correcting our Children’s Behavior

In a previous blog, I wrote about the importance of accepting our children’s choices as they grow up and become adults. But the […]

Opinion

Unconditional Parenting

A major tenet of the Parentology philosophy is accepting and loving our children unconditionally. This is why we spend a lot of time […]

Life Design

Life Design: Walking Our Talk

The world of coaching and personal growth is a powerful catalyst for change. Our personal journey has put this catalyst to the test […]

Opinion

ISIS vs LOVE – Recruiting the Vulnerable

I recently found myself totally lost in the news. This is very unlike me, as in the past fifteen years I have refused […]

Opinion

It’s Not About the Cookie – When We Haven’t Got a Clue

In our work, we frequently use a skill called Deep Listening. It’s a skill, when used well, can have incredibly transformative effects on […]

Opinion

Creating Impact Beyond Our Workshops

With parts of the world in turmoil, from American politics to the crisis in Syria, and following the publication of our Life Design […]

Opinion

The Power of Saying No!

A few years ago we met this great family on a holiday. They had a daughter who was the same age as ours […]

Opinion

Celebrating Our Children’s Mistakes

One summer afternoon while at a barbecue party at our friends’ home, I overheard the coach of a boys’ sports team for 8 […]

Opinion

Oh La La: the French School System Needs Help

It’s hard for me not to focus on the negative despite being a huge advocate of focusing on the good, and sometimes something […]

Opinion

Scared Straight – Is Using Fear with Kids Ok?

Would you ever take your 6 year old child to the police station to scare them into having better behavior? Would you tell […]

Opinion

First Love

Recently, I have connected with some childhood friends, and have been reminded of my first love. It was interesting because I didn’t remember […]

Opinion

Caught Cheating

A few years ago, a mother came to me really worried about her 2nd grade daughter. Earlier that week when she went to […]