Guest Post by Lisa Betts-LaCroix I've had a love affair with goal setting all my life and planning the future has always given me a sense of possibility and hope. Now that I'm a parent and a consultant supporting others to mentor life-long, self-directed learners (with or without school), I've come to realize that we just don't build goal-setting skills early enough in our … [Read more...]
Guest Post: The Importance of Fostering Curiosity at Home – Founder of SupriseRide
So much of our identity comes from the work we do. If you tally the hours, it adds up to some staggering figures so it’s no surprise that we seek meaning through our jobs. When I meet someone for the first time, I’m often asked the classic question “What do you do?” Years ago, the answer was straightforward: “I work on Wall Street”. I rarely wanted to comment … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Tech For Modern Parenting By Donna Novitsky, CEO Yiftee.com
Guest Post How did our parents raise their families without the luxuries of modern technology? From “old” technology like cell phones to booming new tech industries like eGifting, the experience of being a parent today is so much more convenient than the days of our childhood. It may have been a simpler time back then, but it sure is easier now thanks to the multiple tech … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Life Hacks From Startup Co-Founder Vlada
Guest Post: If you are a parent and are thinking of starting a company, I have good news – you already have the world’s best entrepreneurial experience: you are running a family without any previous experience or a manual! Do you remember the endless questions you had when you (or your partner) were pregnant? Do you remember the anxiety you felt at your baby’s first doctor … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Emotional Intelligence – The Difference That Makes the Difference
**I have doing research on educational environments for my own kids and found out about Six Seconds.org. Their about page explained "Through 15 years of global experience and extensive research, we’ve found that the scientifically-based skills of emotional intelligence (EQ) are essential for change. These skills are learnable, and predict stronger effectiveness, influence, … [Read more...]
