Support your toddler’s writing skills by meeting them RIGHT where they are developmentally RIGHT NOW. Let’s take a look at what your toddler is developmentally ready for that will support writing skills in the years to come…

It’s important to remember that each toddler has a different temperament, and they learn patience in various ways. So, while one strategy might work well for one toddler, it may not for another, and that’s okay.

Some things you wished your wife understood...

Time-out consists of immediately isolating a child in a boring place for a few minutes whenever he/she misbehaves. Time-out is also called quiet time, thinking time, or cooling-off time.

Negativism is a normal phase most children go through between 18 months and 3 years of age. It begins when children discover they have the power to refuse other people’s requests.

The first goal of discipline is to protect your child from danger. Another important goal is to teach your child an understanding of right from wrong.

Impulsive behavior, inattention, forgetfulness, and problems learning can all be traced to this very common problem. Thankfully there are some concrete things you can do as parents to help improve your child’s concentration.

Parenting expert, psychologist and bestselling author shares her advice for identifying spoiled behavior, and how to raise generous and considerate kids.

Poem about my life and dreams for my family.

Poetic short story from father to sons about trials and tribulations on the road to success in life. What legacy do we leave behind?

As a parent, one of the most impactful things you can do is acknowledge your kids' achievements and healthy habits. This is when you put your empathy muscles to work to encourage good behavior, self-confidence and self-worth in ⋯

If the question "What type of parent do I want to be?" has ever crossed your mind, it helps to understand the basics of different parenting styles.

You feel ready to embrace a plant-based lifestyle, but you are not the only person in your house. Despite your excitement, you’re met with a frown from your partner...

Money & life guidance from a father to his twin boys. Nine things I'd hope they can learn early in life.

It’s natural to want to share plant-based diet with anyone close to you. Especially if they’re dealing with a chronic condition like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder. But food and health can be ⋯

My Hokkaido goals this winter: Test living (long-term) in Snow-Country virtually risk free. Learn what I must know to survive in Snow-Country. Discover what makes a great house in the winter What features are ⋯

Some things in life just aren’t fair. Seems wealthier families have kids with "larger" brains too.

We had a simple “second” Japanese wedding for Akiko. Personally, I didn’t see much value in it, but she demanded it.

After officially stamping the documents at the city hall in Japan for our marriage license, we decided to fly to Dallas, Texas. This would be the first time my Mother would personally meet my Japanese wife. While we took a ⋯

Memory of my cat JJ.