Happy Class Week 19: Character Strengths

How are you doing? Things are wild out there in the USA, and today's show talks about one simple way to help feel a little better, a little more grounded and connected. Raising the frequency of tiny positive emotions and events. These glimmers can make a big impact on your overal ...  Show more

Wow the country feels in chaos and a deluge of change in the last couple weeks. I was asked to write some stress-management and resilience tips to help the public servants with whom I work find a little peace, and thought it would be great to share the same, simple ideas here wit ...  Show more

A strong mindset is a common trait amongst the world’s best performers in any category, which isn’t an easy feat – we’re breaking the mold and taking a bold and new direction. This takes a mindset of inner strength, fortitude, and self-control. Having a strong mindset sets us apa ...  Show more

A couple of months ago, an article by journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer – whose work I normally greatly respect – started making the rounds on Facebook. Then (knowing my approach to parenting) a couple of readers emailed it to me and asked me what I thought of it. The article was c ...  Show more

The secret to boosting your child's self-esteem is not about constant praise but in how you truly see and trust them. In today’s episode, I explore the significant role parents play in fostering healthy self-esteem in children. I reflect on the profound impact a nurturing and aff ...  Show more

Welcome to The Self-Driven Child podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. William Stixrud, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, to explore the concept of “brainless education” and why the way we approach learning in schools often overlooks the very organ meant to do the learni ...