Making and Keeping Resolutions through Gratitude

This time of year people talk about resolutions. We are bombarded by advertisements to join fitness centers, eat healthier, save more.  Often times people start out with good intentions but within a few weeks or months, fall back into known patterns.  In parenting, making resolutions that stick requires focusing on a goal (why we need […]

Avoiding Failure – Building Self Esteem and Resilience in Twice-Exceptional Kids

Recently I articulated a theory – something I’ve thought for a long time – but now formulated into a hypothesis and conclusion of why smart kids, with learning disabilities or differences often exhibit challenging behavior and fail to reach their potential. The Theory: Self esteem is imperative for success and reaching potential. Adults around gifted […]