In Asian philosophy, there is the concept of “the path” (道). If one follows the path one can achieve enlightenment. …
Fear Of Fear Itself
Public discourse sure has changed in recent years. Once, leaders offered stirring eloquence and soaring oratory to …
Being Disappointed With Your Child
I had a pretty unstable childhood. My dad was married three times, my mother four. By the time I graduated …
Confidence Is Overrated!
As adults, we are surprisingly susceptible to being influenced by other peoples’ confidence. This was famously …
Nobody Gets A Trophy!
Concentrate not on the eradication of evil, but on the cultivation of virtue. Evil is not driven out, but crowded …
A Strategy For Managing Your Child’s Screen Use
I’ve written on this blog before about screen use and its impact on children. The inspiration for this has been …
Should Your Child Do Random Acts Of Kindness?
Most people understand what “antisocial behavior” is. The term brings to mind loners (people who avoid social …
Your Child Is Not Smart Or Athletic!
A common theme of my articles—and central to our approach to teaching at Traditional Martial Arts Academy—the concept …
Teaching Your Child Honesty
Truth appears to be in decline. Even the meaning of the word “fact” seems to be open to debate. In a society …
The “Near Enemy” of Compassion
This is a tough time to be compassionate. Our national conversation has devolved from a debate of ideas to a …
Why Dads Should Do The Dishes
Several moms in my school were pretty excited when they found out that I had a daughter. They thought that raising …
It’s Time to Celebrate Your Child’s Failure!
In a series of articles on cultivating grit in your child, I discussed the concept of growth vs. fixed mindset …
