by Amy LeForge | Nov 15, 2013 | Parenting
We all know this one parent who forced their child to participate in a certain sport just because the parent him- or herself excelled in this sport when they were younger. Think about this parent you know who falls into this category. Is their child happy with the...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 15, 2012 | Education
Because I’m an advocate for increased emphasis on academics, there are some groups that try to drag me into their “sports get too much attention” message. While I might agree with the basic tenet of their argument, there are three reasons why I won’t get caught up in...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 7, 2012 | Parenting
Corporations are on the look out for team players to handle prestigious projects as they are well aware that working as a team has immense benefits when it comes to reaching the target within deadlines. Enrolling kids in team sports has become a fad these days, but it...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 26, 2012 | Health
Being a responsible parent is about providing unconditional love but also doing everything possible to ensure your child enjoys a healthy and safe life. Just as adults, there are times when children of all ages face physical challenges. Regarding how your child can...
by Amy LeForge | Aug 10, 2010 | Thoughts from Amy
Yesterday, Kathy’s guest post described the behavior of parents who have ambitions for their children. According to Kathy, “The problem with most parents today is that they tend to force on their children ambitions that were once upon a time theirs,...
