From Worrier to Warrior

Anxiety

Managing Worry When There Is So Much to Worry About

Dan Peters Ph.D. on July 20, 2020

What if I get COVID-19? Will it be safe to go to school? Will life ever be the same again? These are just a few of the worrisome thoughts that people of all ages face today.

What if I get COVID-19? Will it be safe to go to school? Will life ever be the same again? These are just a few of the worrisome thoughts that people of all ages face today.

Resilience

Parenting with Resilience in Unsettling Times

Dan Peters Ph.D. on March 16, 2020

We know that COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon so how can we help our children and teens? Kids are watching and listening to everything we do right now.

We know that COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon so how can we help our children and teens? Kids are watching and listening to everything we do right now.

Intelligence

Coaches Aren't Just for Athletes

Dan Peters Ph.D. on May 10, 2018

Athletics is not the only aspect of college life where coaches are valuable assets. Gifted college students need coaches, too.

Athletics is not the only aspect of college life where coaches are valuable assets. Gifted college students need coaches, too.

Intelligence

How Do We Talk About School Shootings to Gifted Kids?

Dan Peters Ph.D. on March 13, 2018

We need our children to keep trusting us so we need to be honest.

We need our children to keep trusting us so we need to be honest.

Parenting

Parenting Strategies for Risky Situations

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 13, 2017

All parents will probably need to take a chance and give their child more freedom than they might be ready for.

All parents will probably need to take a chance and give their child more freedom than they might be ready for.

Anger

Models of Respect

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 12, 2017

How do you get it? How do you teach it?

How do you get it? How do you teach it?

Relationships

Technology: Love It or Hate It, It’s Here to Stay

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 11, 2017

It's possible to manage technology for your family without fear.

It's possible to manage technology for your family without fear.

Environment

The Homework Wars

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 10, 2017

Homework is reality so it is our job as parents to help our kids deal with this reality. And that does not mean doing their homework for them!

Homework is reality so it is our job as parents to help our kids deal with this reality. And that does not mean doing their homework for them!

Fear

Fear and Uncertainty

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 2, 2017

I do not want to live in fear. Do you?

I do not want to live in fear. Do you?

Relationships

Is Love Enough?

Dan Peters Ph.D. on January 23, 2017

Love is not enough to raise good kids.

Love is not enough to raise good kids.

Parenting

Parent Moments

Dan Peters Ph.D. on January 6, 2017

Parenthood is forever and parenting is forever changing.

Parenthood is forever and parenting is forever changing.

Gratitude

5 Ways to Manage Your Child’s Gift Expectations

Dan Peters Ph.D. on December 22, 2016

Focus on your values and remember that the holidays, like all other situations throughout the year, are just opportunities to teach our children about what is really important.

Focus on your values and remember that the holidays, like all other situations throughout the year, are just opportunities to teach our children about what is really important.

Parenting

What Type of Parent Are You?

Dan Peters Ph.D. on November 15, 2016

Do you think about how you parent or are you in “auto-pilot”? Your parenting style matters.

Do you think about how you parent or are you in “auto-pilot”? Your parenting style matters.

President Donald Trump

Trump Won, Hillary Lost, Now What?

Dan Peters Ph.D. on November 10, 2016

Show your child and your fellow Americans how to be a good human and a respectful and honorable American.

Show your child and your fellow Americans how to be a good human and a respectful and honorable American.

Career

Finding Our Work-Life Balance Helps Us Parent With Purpose

Dan Peters Ph.D. on October 6, 2016

When I made a commitment to protect my family time I found my work-life balance and started parenting with purpose. That's when everything changed for me.

When I made a commitment to protect my family time I found my work-life balance and started parenting with purpose. That's when everything changed for me.

Parenting

Children With Special Needs Need Special Parents

Dan Peters Ph.D. on September 23, 2016

Our children are our greatest teachers.

Our children are our greatest teachers.

Confidence

Raising Dyslexic Kids: Self-Awareness and Acceptance

Dan Peters Ph.D. on September 20, 2016

As parents, educators, caregivers and therapists we must model self-awareness for our children and help them own and accept who they are—whether dyslexic or not.

As parents, educators, caregivers and therapists we must model self-awareness for our children and help them own and accept who they are—whether dyslexic or not.

Spirituality

Choosing Kindness

Dan Peters Ph.D. on February 29, 2016

My grandmother and Wayne Dyer taught me this: When you have a choice of being right or wrong, choose kind.

My grandmother and Wayne Dyer taught me this: When you have a choice of being right or wrong, choose kind.

Fear

Why All Parents Need The Teachings from the Jedi Master

Dan Peters Ph.D. on January 12, 2016

We will all face challenges in 2016. We can choose the good side of the force—always. Let's teach this to our children and remember it for ourselves.

We will all face challenges in 2016. We can choose the good side of the force—always. Let's teach this to our children and remember it for ourselves.

Anxiety

8 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety During the Holidays

Dan Peters Ph.D. on December 8, 2015

The holiday season is busy and chaotic and can throw all of us off-balance — especially children. During this time it is important to revisit worry strategies.

The holiday season is busy and chaotic and can throw all of us off-balance — especially children. During this time it is important to revisit worry strategies.