High Agency Parenting

Mental Model: Shyness

Take assertive and bold actions. Shyness is very expensive. Success favors those who take bold, assertive actions. Shying away from opportunities or waiting for the perfect moment can be costly. To achieve your goals, you must be proactive, take charge, and step out of your comfort zone. Confidence and assertiveness unlock endless possibilities!

Events Near You

For girl-5 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

• Taste of Cincinnati
  May 24-26, 2025
  Downtown Cincinnati
  A family-friendly culinary festival featuring local restaurants, food trucks, and live entertainment.
• Summerfair Cincinnati
  May 30 - June 1, 2025
  Coney Island
  An annual arts festival supporting local artists, with art exhibits, live entertainment, and food vendors.
• CincItalia Festival
  May 30 - June 1, 2025
  Harvest Home Park
  A celebration of Italian culture with authentic food, music, and family-friendly activities.

Editorial: Is Your Teen Surrounded by the Right Five People?

At a certain age, your child is influenced more by their friends than by you. But are those friends aiming up or pulling them down?

Teens dont always notice how much their friend group affects their choices, habits, and mindset.

What Parents Can Do?

How about a story? You know Warren Buffetthe says, When I walk into a room of 100 people, I pick the five best, ignore the five worst, and dont waste time on the rest. My success comes from choosing wisely who I surround myself with.

Just a simple idea to plant: We become the average of the people we spend the most time with.

StudyThem.com: Selena Gomez, at age 10

In 2002, at the age of 10, Selena Gomez started her acting career by appearing in the childrens television series Barney & Friends. She recalled the experience, mentioning that she was very shy when she was little and didnt know how to handle the camera.

In 2003, she had a role in the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, and in 2005, she appeared in Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire.

Midwit Meme: Screen Time for Kids Midwit Meme

Low: Screens are just modern toys! Let them watch as much as they want!

Mid: Strictly no screens before bed, only educational content, 30-minute increments, blue-light filters, and a comprehensive parental control system!

High: Screens are toolsguide their use, dont ban them.