For what seems like the tenth time tonight, I can hear Kate laughing and being goofy in the front room, clearly not on a straight line to brush her| Dr. James Schroeder
On the Trail with My Kids| james-schroeder.com
Jo Phelps in front of her grandparent’s home in Hazelton, where she lived as a young girl during the Great Depression| Dr. James Schroeder
A couple of years ago, I published an article entitled “The Essential Elements for Effective Parenting.” In the article, I contended (based on research and experience) that beyond any techniques, skills, or intent, there are three essential elements that determine how effective we will be as parents. These elements are emotional regulation, empathy, and endurance, all of which affect each other. The more we improve in these areas, the more likely we will succeed in our parental endeavors;...| Dr. James Schroeder
On August 1st, we officially launched my newest book. It is entitled Confessions of a Carless Commuter: What 40,000+ Motorless Miles Taught Me About Life. As the title would indicate, it is a book born out of thousands and thousands of quiet miles spent on the road, ultimately reflecting on everyday life. The book is currently available on Amazon in paperback and e-book form, and is also available on my website. Information about it can also be found on my Facebook page or Instagram...| Dr. James Schroeder
A frequent dilemma that we all struggle with to some degree is that our intentions don’t lead to actions, for both important and trivial matters. Either we get started and don’t sustain, or we don’t even begin at all. It is such a common occurrence that sometimes we don’t even realize that it has happened, such as when we start doing a task and hours or days later we realize that we are way off course and may have completely forgotten what the task was altogether.| Dr. James Schroeder
The other day I was at a retreat for parents whose children were getting ready to receive First Communion. As part of a parent engagement session, a conversation was sparked […]| Dr. James Schroeder
For countless golf fans worldwide, this past Sunday served as a riveting, climactic capstone to one of the most well-documented sports careers. For eleven years, Rory McIlroy has tried and failed to complete the career Grand Slam, a feat only previously achieved by five individuals in history. Ever since his historic collapse at the Masters in 2011, when he lost a four-shot lead while shooting 80 in the final round, the Green Jacket has alluded him during more than a decade of close calls...| Dr. James Schroeder
By now, almost all of us in this country are aware of the health crisis that exists. Obesity even in the youngest has skyrocketed in the past few decades. Type 2 diabetes rates (once called adult-onset diabetes) are at a record high for all ages. We as a country spend more on healthcare than anyone else in the world and get some of the worst results. I could go on much further but safe to say we are all tired of hearing about the woes.| Dr. James Schroeder
No matter how dissatisfied people are with the results they are getting, they rarely question their way of trying to get results. When what we are doing is not working, we do not try doing something totally different. Instead, we try harder by doing more of what seems self-evidently the right way to proceed. But when styles differ, more of the same is usually met with more of the same from the other party as well. As a result, far from solving the problem, our efforts only make things...| Dr. James Schroeder
As summer gives way to fall, and the colder climate moves in, many people find that their mood shifts with the season, and not for the better. Recently, I was reading a fascinating article published in the journal of Emotion, entitled Heartwarming Memories: Nostalgia Maintains Physiological Comfort. The authors noted that while a significant amount of research exists regarding the impact of thoughts/emotions on pain, little had been done in this area as linked with thermoregulation, spe...| Dr. James Schroeder
The following is an excerpt from the book On the Trail With My Kids: From the Ohio River to the Mighty Mississippi. Further information, including the synopsis, can be found […]| Dr. James Schroeder
For most anyone who has ever flown commercially, you probably have experienced a particular phenomenon, as well expressed recently by a friend of mine as we were described trips that […]| Dr. James Schroeder