Parenting With Purpose

Environment

Surrounding Kids with Green Spaces

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on September 10, 2019

The benefits of taking your child outside are numerous.

The benefits of taking your child outside are numerous.

Adolescence

Protecting Teens from Risky Sexual Behavior

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on August 13, 2019

Are you concerned about your teen's budding sexuality? Here are some tips for how to help your teen make wise sexual decisions.

Are you concerned about your teen's budding sexuality? Here are some tips for how to help your teen make wise sexual decisions.

Teamwork

The Jigsaw Activity: Constructivism in Action

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on June 14, 2019

Active learning works. Here's a guide for doing a jigsaw activity.

Active learning works. Here's a guide for doing a jigsaw activity.

Relationships

The Essence of Psychology Is Love

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on May 14, 2019

The essence of all psychological activity is love, impelled by the courage to face the personal and cultural obstacles that desire to hold us back.

The essence of all psychological activity is love, impelled by the courage to face the personal and cultural obstacles that desire to hold us back.

Sleep

You’re a Better Person When You’re Well Rested

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on May 13, 2019

Lack of sleep isn't just part of parenting. Here are some tips to get your rest, so you can be a better parent.

Lack of sleep isn't just part of parenting. Here are some tips to get your rest, so you can be a better parent.

Parenting

Intentional Parenting and the Beet Brownie Incident

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on May 6, 2019

Reflecting on the past can help us make better decisions in the future.

Reflecting on the past can help us make better decisions in the future.

Humor

A Guy Walks Into a Bar and Says “Ouch!”

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on March 21, 2019

Dad jokes inspire groans and eyerolls. Yet, they persist. Looking into how Dad jokes can create closeness and warmth.

Dad jokes inspire groans and eyerolls. Yet, they persist. Looking into how Dad jokes can create closeness and warmth.

Parenting

How To Make Your Child’s Brain Grow

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on March 19, 2019

Want to leave a legacy? Want to make the world a better place? Treat your children well, and watch them thrive.

Want to leave a legacy? Want to make the world a better place? Treat your children well, and watch them thrive.

Parenting

Important Parenting Lessons from the Brady Bunch

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on March 11, 2019

Raising well-adjusted children can start with the Brady Bunch.

Raising well-adjusted children can start with the Brady Bunch.

Parenting

Communication Is the Glue That Keeps Families Strong

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on December 30, 2018

The distractions of life can often get in the way of our relationships with our family.

The distractions of life can often get in the way of our relationships with our family.

Parenting

Helping Fathers Connect With Their Children

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on December 28, 2018

Reading to your child provides a saturated opportunity to deepen your relationship.

Reading to your child provides a saturated opportunity to deepen your relationship.

Happiness

These Holiday Seasons

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on December 25, 2018

What we can learn from the holiday season about happiness.

What we can learn from the holiday season about happiness.

Bias

We All Have Racial Bias

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on September 26, 2018

Are you aware of the racial biases you've learned over a lifetime in this culture? Here are a few tips for changing those biases over time.

Are you aware of the racial biases you've learned over a lifetime in this culture? Here are a few tips for changing those biases over time.

Self-Sabotage

Self-Sabotage on the Softball Field

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on September 21, 2018

Is there an area of life you want to improve? Stop the self-sabotage and get to work

Is there an area of life you want to improve? Stop the self-sabotage and get to work

Attention

Top 7 Study Tips for Excelling in School

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on September 17, 2018

Do you know someone who is struggling in their studies? Share this article, and give them some help.

Do you know someone who is struggling in their studies? Share this article, and give them some help.

Parenting

Transforming Your Parenting

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on June 26, 2018

Is it too late to change your parenting? Absolutely not. You can make a difference in your child's life today.

Is it too late to change your parenting? Absolutely not. You can make a difference in your child's life today.

Gratitude

Grieving Loss and Embracing the Future

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on April 24, 2018

Grieving is the interplay between the desire to pay homage to the deceased and the need to move forward and be grateful for the life you still have in front of you.

Grieving is the interplay between the desire to pay homage to the deceased and the need to move forward and be grateful for the life you still have in front of you.

Memory

Michael Jackson and the Call of the Bassoon

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on April 10, 2018

What is it you wish to accomplish? How do you want people to remember you? How do you want to remember yourself? Today could be a big day for you!

What is it you wish to accomplish? How do you want people to remember you? How do you want to remember yourself? Today could be a big day for you!

Gratitude

Two Simple Rules for Raising Healthy Eaters

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on March 27, 2018

Want to raise a child who eats healthy foods? Here are two simple rules to live by.

Want to raise a child who eats healthy foods? Here are two simple rules to live by.

Gender

Strict Gender Roles Hurt Men, Too

John D. Rich, Jr., Ph.D. on March 21, 2018

The threat to men who have accepted a narrow definition of what it means to be a man is very real.

The threat to men who have accepted a narrow definition of what it means to be a man is very real.