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What You Need Is Love, and Some Risk

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The warmth of the relationship with a parent matters physically, emotionally and mentally through adulthood.  This is what the longest, and most expensive study on Human Flourishing, Grant Study, has shown.  "Seventy-five years and 20 million dollars expended on the Grant Study points to a straight forward five year conclusion 'HAPPINESS IS LOVE. FULL STOP.'" This conclusion is true of most longevity studies. Love in the home makes a lifetime of a difference. So let's practice talking to our kids in a loving way.

Five Ways To Talk To Your Kids So They Feel Loved

Research in child development show taking risks in play is healthier.  The Overprotected Kid (if you haven't read this article, you really should),  lays out the research plainly.  Thankfully more people are paying more attention to this.

Making Playgrounds a Little More Dangerous

Why Good Parents Let Kids Do Dangerous Things

Summer is here!  I hope you make time to play much, and most of all, love much.
See you in the fall.


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