
The focus should be on familiar, everyday objects.
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The focus should be on familiar, everyday objects.

Not all screens are created equal.

Act like a leader.

Playing in the woods can be more important than reading and writing.

Master Sergeant Chris Lopez is a former Marine Corps drill instructor, combat vet, and father of 3. But if you think he gets in his...
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George Clooney wanted to be a baseball player

From communicating with kids to providing quality education.

The effort needs to start with the parents.

When they're ready for details, they need to be answered honestly.

Leadership can be exhibited even when a girl doesn't hold what might be perceived as the 'top role' in a given situation
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Mind-numbing repetition punctuated with high-stakes balancing acts

The most important part is showing kids how to deal with any outcome

"Parents need to know that they face extraordinary anti-tech and anti-STEM bias around them"

Think about the disagreement and work through what's at stake for each of you

Start with your own limits and work backwards from there
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