“You can do anything for 1 minute” is not just an easy phrase for parental encouragement, it’s a brick in the foundation of a child’s life. It isn’t long after babies become toddlers that parents should begin the long process of building character through self-discipline. Every era in childhood will present new opportunities for parents to develop in their children the strength to face the hard-earned ability of sticking with a task through the desire [...]

Our mindset has everything to do with our happiness and success in every area of life. What we’ve experienced over the last year has certainly amplified that in so many ways.  Dealing with the impact of the Pandemic has definitely affected our mindset. Navigating change, disappointment and uncertainty takes a lot of emotional work. We’ve all been under more stress and feeling more anxious which can manifest in some harmful ways if we let it.  [...]

Although we have a vague idea of what unlocked potential might mean, it is very clear what locked potential looks like – An intelligent teen who struggles with emotional instability; a gifted athlete who lacks motivation to try; a talented musician short on courage to perform; a disabled child who needs special attention. These types of examples create frustration for us observers who can envision what a joyous life they could have if they weren’t so [...]