As grandparents, we know the importance of education. We value the teaching profession and the importance of providing them with the right tools, resources and rewards to be successful and motivated. As we do, I am confident that we will restore our global leadership position in education and dramatically improve [...]
Studies have proven that children who learn to delay gratification lead happier and more successful lives. This study from James Clear and this one from NCBI support this. The study proves that establishing the discipline of postponing gratification at an early age is an attribute that serves children well throughout [...]
It’s November 8, 2020, the last game of the World Series: the White Sox vs. the Cubs. A first. The stadium is also a first. It’s electronic. No need for umpires. 76,000 hidden sensors strategically located throughout the park, rule balls, strikes, foul balls, stolen bases and close plays. Even [...]
We have a tradition of taking each of our grandchildren on a "special trip with Poppy & JJ”, usually when they are about 10 years old. When it was time for our twins'—Lily and Spencer—trip, the destination was Botswana! EVERYONE was excited anticipating our first safari! Mom and Dad were [...]
Grandparents tend to shower their grandkids with praise, even for the tiniest of achievements. Parents do it as well. They do it for the right reason—to make them feel good about themselves; to help them build self-confidence in order to achieve more; and to better prepare them for adulthood. Unfortunately, [...]
It’s rush hour in New York City. There are six inches of snow on the ground.
