Born to Learn
A Child’s Natural Curiosity on Display It was a typical trip. There I sat at gate B-29 waiting for yet another airplane—and trying not to think about the fact that...
The Gift of Giving
The holiday season is upon us, and many kids are looking forward to receiving gifts. The true meaning of the season is often lost with the expectation of receiving gifts....
Teaching Selflessness During the Holidays
Now that we’ve entered the holiday season, it is time to reflect on the true meaning of the holidays and the importance of selflessness. It is a season of giving,...
Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants: Which Parenting Style are You?
Early in the development of Love and Logic, we came up with Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants as analogies for three parenting styles. Most parents fall into one of these...
True Love is the Key to Healthy Relationships
Over the past thirty years, I’ve observed thousands upon thousands of parents and educators try to reach extremely challenging kids. Some have tried force in the form of anger, lectures,...
It’s Not Working!
Have you ever been in a spot with your kids when you felt like Love and Logic just wasn’t working? I have! In fact, there were times when my wife...
The Amazing Power of Empathy
Helping our kids develop healthy brains, coupled with understanding how the brain works, can give parents valuable insights into how Love and Logic techniques will work with their kids. As...
Teach Your Kids to Handle Life’s Conflicts
Our world today is full of conflict between people in many ways. Teaching kids how to handle conflict when they are young will give them an invaluable tool for their...
No More Homework Battles
The school year is in full swing and battles over homework are probably ramping up. All too often, battles over reading, writing, and arithmetic drive a wedge between parents and...
