Category Archives: Commentary

“What is the scariest thing your kids have ever done?”

Posted on March 21, 2020 by sarazaske

This was one of the best questions I was asked when I visited St. Paul recently to give a talk on raising self-reliant kids. And it was from a kid in the audience. Earlier in the day I visited the … Continue reading →

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What parents can learn from the Westboro Baptist Church

Posted on January 5, 2020 by sarazaske

Some thoughts on the value of obedience: I expected Unfollow, Megan Phelps-Roper’s memoir about leaving the extremist Westboro Baptist Church, to be a book of hope, an argument for the power of free speech, and in some ways it is. … Continue reading →

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Conquering a Dragon in Psychology Today

Posted on February 25, 2018 by sarazaske

My first post for Psychology Today is about bringing some reasonable risk and more creativity to American playgrounds — so our children have the chance to learn how to manage risk and face their fears. German kids enjoy playing on structures … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding the American Community — First: Stop Calling the Police on Parents

Posted on February 11, 2018 by sarazaske

Photo by Matty Ring When I heard that Americans were calling the cops on parents, I hoped that maybe a few incidents would make people see reason and stop. Then, it happened to one of my friends. Recently, my friend … Continue reading →

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