Tammy's Teachings

Tammy's Take...

I’m a thinker. In fact, thinking is my superpower. There’s nothing I enjoy more than exploring ways to make the world a better place. Often, I think about how to make parenting easier. Get my take on parenting, learning, and life here.

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Why Trying to Motivate My Kid Didn’t Work

And what worked instead Jacob’s 2nd grade teacher called him a perfect model student. Above grade level in nearly all subjects, he breezed through his

Clock with words next to it: Later and Now. Now has a check.

Why This Simple Hack is the Best Motivation for Parents and Children

I’m an all-or-nothing kind of person. I have grand ideas and goals, all of which seem huge. So, I plan, research, and organize forever and

Spoiled Children: A Parent’s Biggest Fear

The worst thing I could’ve imagined was having someone think I ever coddled or spoiled my children. Okay, perhaps this is slightly exaggerated as the

The Greatest Gift of All

I heard her first. Annoyed by the crying, I looked over. The little girl appeared to be about five years old with long, jet black