[Written by ChatGPT] What struck me most about Thinking, Fast and Slow is how deeply its lessons apply to everyday life. It’s not just about economics or psychology—it’s about how we make choices, big and small. When I’m debating a purchase, for example, I catch myself falling into the trap of loss aversion—fearing I’ll regretContinueContinue reading “Applying Thinking Fast and Slow”
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Book club: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
[Written by ChatGPT] Language is one of humanity’s greatest powers—it can deepen our connections or, just as easily, cause harm and resentment. Many of us grew up in households where words were wielded unconsciously, often as weapons rather than bridges. Criticism, yelling, sarcasm, passive-aggressiveness, or even the cold withdrawal of the silent treatment—these forms ofContinueContinue reading “Book club: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg”
Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book
[Image credit] One of my friends recommended an excellent parenting book to me recently called “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Won’t Work and What Will” by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. The book’s core message—challenging traditional discipline, fostering connection over control, and encouraging conscious parenting—resonated deeply with me. I have fully embraced these ideas andContinueContinue reading “Beware of AI Hallucination: My Experience Asking AI to Summarize a Parenting Book”
The Evolving Truth of Parenting: Respect, Exploration, and Connection
[Written with help from ChatGPT] A few days ago, my older daughter was tearing up, reflecting on how her younger sister, who had turned 14, was growing up too fast. The irony was not lost on me—these same sisters who bicker over the smallest things, who claim annoyance with each other over trivial matters, areContinueContinue reading “The Evolving Truth of Parenting: Respect, Exploration, and Connection”
A Slightly Sarcastic Guide to Finally Feeling Like You’re Enough (Maybe)
“All the shine of a thousand spotlightsAll the stars we steal from the night skyWill never be enoughNever be enoughTowers of gold are still too littleThese hands could hold the world but it’llNever be enough” – The Greatest Showman [Written by Claude, image credit] Ever notice how even the fanciest peacock at the party isContinueContinue reading “A Slightly Sarcastic Guide to Finally Feeling Like You’re Enough (Maybe)”
From Expectation to Hope: A Parenting Perspective
When I was pregnant with our first child, a wise man gave me some unexpected advice: “Don’t have any expectations for your child.” At the time, I was baffled. What? Of course I have expectations! I expected my kids to get an education, become independent, think for themselves, and create a life that’s better thanContinueContinue reading “From Expectation to Hope: A Parenting Perspective”
Never a Dull Moment: Parental Decoding in 2025
My husband and I like to think of ourselves as pretty hip, but apparently, we are now in dire need of a Gen Z (or is it Gen Alpha) dictionary. This epiphany struck while we were driving with our teenagers in the back seat, tuned into the Free Press podcast discussing “What to Expect inContinueContinue reading “Never a Dull Moment: Parental Decoding in 2025”
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