Imagine placing one marshmallow in front of a four-year-old and telling them they can eat it now or wait until an adult returns to receive a second one. Some children wait patiently. Others reach for ...

Exam Stress Solution: When news of a child's failure reaches home, it often creates an atmosphere of stress, anxiety, and despair throughout the family. Questions arise: "What happens next?" "What ...

"If I can't do it, I won't do it.""I can't do it anyway, so I won't do it.""I don't want to fail, so I'll pass."Have you ever ...

When coaching youth soccer,I sometimes wonder.Even though they are doing the same practice,why do children grow in different ways?Children who are good at ball control.Children who are good at ...

Most parents today are attempting to raise “star” children in one area or another be it sports, the arts or academics. This parental desire to see their offspring shine leaves little room for children ...

Ever catch yourself swooping in to fix every little problem for your child? It feels natural to want to protect them, but more parents are starting to do the opposite. They’re stepping back and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Most parents today are attempting to raise “star” children in one area or another be it sports, the arts or academics. This parental desire to see their offspring shine leaves little room for children ...