teaching decisions

Easy, tested teaching decisions for busy weeknights.

I remember the first time I watched my 10-year-old son struggle with a math problem that looked simple to me. He wasn't just confused—he…

When my daughter was 12 and faced a tough choice between joining a school club or taking on an after-school job, I realized how…

When my daughter turned 12, I realized that her decisions were becoming more complex — and more consequential. She was choosing what to wear…

Teaching decision-making is one of the most powerful gifts I've ever given my kids. I remember the day my eldest daughter, then 12, faced…

I remember the first time I sat down with my 11-year-old son and tried to explain the difference between a good decision and a…

I remember the first time I watched my daughter make a decision that changed the trajectory of her day—she chose to walk to school…

When my son was nine, he faced a tough choice: take the bus to school alone for the first time or stay home with…

I remember the day my daughter asked me, 'Mom, how do I know what I want to be when I grow up?' It struck…

When my daughter, then 12, asked for a smartphone for her birthday, I knew this was more than a request — it was a…

I remember the first time I sat down with my 10-year-old daughter to plan a weekend trip. We had a map, a list of…