
Diversity Over Specialization: CrossFit Creates Exceptional Youth Athletes
I talk to a lot of sports-specific coaches about coaching amazing student athletes, and they all say the same thing- early specialization...


The Risks of Retouching Kids' Photos
(Wix Stock Photo) We had some professional photos taken of our son and when we got them back, I could not figure out why they...


Failing Your Way to Hopefulness
This weekend, my son taught me how to train your brain for hopefulness by failing at something over, and over, and over, and over again....


What My Son Truly Wants For Christmas: My Recovery
[Image: Rev. Katie and her son on a fun walk in the park on Christmas Eve.] My son and I were talking today, answering the question:...


Buzzfeed and Parents: A Child's Panic is NOT Funny
I always hate when I see these videos or photos that make fun of "overdramatic" kids who clearly are either panicking or over their...


Book Review: "Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear In The Refrigerator?"
"Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator?" is a short story which explains Alzheimer's disease to children. It is written...