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Back to Search#127: The Power of Parables
Episode 127
Parents, have you been there?
Your son has tears in his eyes as he shows you that he got another “D” on his math test. You start explaining why perseverance is important, but his eyes glaze over. You …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
#126: Paddle Forward
Episode 126
Your son is enjoying a day kayaking down a river. Suddenly, he hears rushing water, and sees rapids up ahead. His heart beats fast, and he begins to paddle forward, right into the waves.
In life, wat…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
#125: Match the Hatch
Episode 125
Ever heard the phrase “match the hatch”? It reminds fishermen that the best way to catch fish is to figure out what the fish are eating. But did you know this concept could help you get your teenage …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
#124: Is Your Son an Umpire
Episode 124
Here’s something you’ll rarely hear shouted during a major league baseball game: “Great call, ump!”
Even the best, most experienced umpire will face constant criticism, taunting, and ridicule for eve…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
#123: Hall of Failures
Episode 123
The baseball hall of fame is full of failures.
Consider Joe DiMaggio, one of the all-time top hitters. His batting average was .325. But even that great statistic means that Joe failed to hit the bal…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
#122: Getting Aligned
Episode 122
The player stands at the free throw line, preparing for a critical shot. He takes a few seconds to adjust his arms and his feet. He knows that the only way he can make this shot is if his whole body …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#121: Band-Aids in Bulk
Episode 121
Your son proudly shows you a new scrape on his knee, reporting that he had a bike wreck while riding down a hill. You grab a bandaid and shake your head. It’s your son’s fifth injury of the week! How…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#120: A Different Kind of Time Out
Episode 120
Getting your young son to sit still for a church service, car ride, or class in school can be a challenge. But one school in Texas doesn’t have this problem. Why? Well, they’ve tripled recess time.
D…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#119: Bring Back Books
Episode 119
There’s something you can do as a family that can increase your son’s attention span, improve his vocabulary, foster deep conversation, and even boost your happiness as a parent. Sound good? Here’s t…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
#118: Maybe Not Delayed
Episode 118
“Your son is delayed.” Those words can fill you worry and even some fear as a parent. But did you know that your son may be perfectly normal, and the system may be incorrect?
Researchers have found t…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago