by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Today’s children have extraordinary access to information. Want to know how something works? Search for it. Want to learn a new skill? Watch a video. Need help understanding a difficult subject? Technology can provide an explanation almost instantly. But some of...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions
“The true measure of education is not only what a child knows, but who that child becomes.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Parents and grandparents naturally want children to succeed. We encourage them to read. We help them with homework. We celebrate good...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Adults often think meaningful family conversations are about finding the right words to say to children. Sometimes the more important skill is knowing when not to say anything at all. Ask a child a thoughtful question. Then wait. Listen. Children need opportunities to...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions
The Lessons Children Remember Most Often Begin With a Simple Conversation “Some of the greatest lessons a child will ever learn won’t be found in a textbook—they’ll be discovered through meaningful conversations with the people who love them most.”...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
When children are young, adults provide many of the answers. We tell them what’s safe. We explain what’s right and wrong. We remind them about responsibilities. We help resolve disagreements. But childhood doesn’t last forever. Eventually children...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions
“Preparing children for the future means more than helping them succeed. It means helping them develop the character to live that future well.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Parents and grandparents naturally want children to succeed. We celebrate when they...