…talking about alpha children and the resulting challenges in my keynote address to the Neufeld Institute Annual Parenting Conference in Vancouver this May. Consult the website for more details. …
…went, with Gail quietly taking note. At one point I just stopped and asked my daughter if she was going to continue to do the opposite of everything I suggested….
…activity itself. In this way, play is the opposite of work. To be playful means that we are engaged by the activity, not thinking about the outcomes that could result….
…common roots of problem behaviour and explained why discipline is not the answer to any of them. Now I turn to play – the exact opposite of work – as…
…from us. In conclusion, we cannot send our children into the digital world empty handed with only their technological tools in tow. Maturity is the prerequisite for true digital citizenship…
…can’t wait to have that special time with you.” Now I realize that my daughter can venture forth, find her opposite feelings about gymnastics, melt her frustrations, and find her…
…or do the opposite of, what they are told. But this isn’t news to parents or teachers. What may be surprising is that resistance can stem from the counterwill instinct…
…The brain in the play mode is a delight to behold and in many ways the opposite of what it is in the work mode. What also wasn’t known until…
…alarm problems, one on play and autism, and one on discipline. For the complete conference program, details and registration, please visit our conference website. We hope to see you there!…
…to the opposite behavior of what was desired. Our focus must be diverted away from the behavior that causes trouble and focus on the actions that are desirable. Modeling the…