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“Television can be videotaped but children are best raised live and in person.” - Frank Sesno, Emmy award winning journalist and Dad of 3.  Also known as "Mr. Breakfast" (to his kids at least!) Will you go out with me? Will you marry me? Do you want to have kids? The questions we ask each other have the power to change the course of our lives forever.  In this interview with Frank Sesno, an Emmy award winning journalist and author of Ask More, we draw upon Frank’s experience as a father and an expert questioner to figure out how we can use...

Authoritative and Supportive Parenting Over the last 15 years, scientific studies prove that Authoritative and Supportive parenting creates the most successful children - emotionally and financially. 6 Key Authoritative/Supportive Parenting Characteristics High Interest shown in your child High Trust in your child Clear Consistent Limits/Rules, allow freedom to explore/create within these boundaries High Independence given to your child Lots of time spent with your child  Consistent/measured punishments (NEVER violent) OR allow the consequences to happen/discuss them with your child Sources: Kobe University's Study and Wikipedia