Robert M Landaw MD
Los Angeles, CA:
Here's Why You Must Teach Your Kids It's Okay to Fail
In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to protect children from failure in order to safeguard their fragile self-esteem. This seems logical – failure is unpleasant.
How to teach students to struggle and fail — productively
The fifth in a series of essays by teachers on the value of allowing students to struggle in class.
5 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money
Learning about money is one of the most-important things that a child can pick up in their early yea...
How to Teach Kids to Manage Money
Kids need many lessons to grow into responsible adults, including how to cook, clean, and do laundry. But a crucial lesson is often overlooked: budgeting.
Should Schools Teach Kids to Meditate?
Meditation can help students be less stressed and more compassionate. But how many districts are ready to sign on?
Teach Your Daughter How to Be Confident
Show her she can do anything she sets her mind to with these easy tips.
What Surfing Can Teach You About Overcoming Adversity
Want kids to learn well? Feed them well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
How to Get Kids Reading
Reading is critical to your child’s success. Our surefire picks and expert tips will teach your kid to love books.
Teach Your Daughter How to Deal With Bullies
If your child is being bullied, she'll need some help learning how to stand up for herself and when to get help.
Raise a Child Who Loves Life
Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.
5 Ways to Teach Your Children Civility and Why It Matters Now
Teaching civility means helping your children recognize the humanity of others and put the common good above their self-interests.
25 signs you’re a police officer's kid
If you’re a first-generation police officer, there are some things you should know about what it’s like to be your kid
How a mom used toothpaste to teach a lesson about the power of words
One mom added an unexpected item to the middle school preparation checklist: a tube of toothpaste.
How to teach ... mental health
We teach children how to care for their bodies – use our resources to help them learn to look after their minds too
10 things you didn't know about extreme poverty
5 things parents can do to boost a child's self-confidence
Raising confident kids is a balancing act. Two childhood development experts reveal how to navigate it.
3 money-smart skills you should teach your child earlier than you might think
Start financial literacy lessons early — and I don’t mean as a Freshman in high school. “Parents’ influence on their children’s understanding of money management begins early…before they even start school.”* If you’re a parent, your child will invariably show interest in money before you drop them off for their first day of kindergarten. Your …
