How To Empower Children When They Struggle

Raising children means facing new and unexpected situations on an almost daily basis. That’s why listening and learning from parenting experts or more experienced parents could be a great strategy....

Two recent studies have proven what you may already know--receiving does not lead to lasting happiness for children (or adults), but giving does. The act of giving -- our time, resources, even our ...

When you want to help your child improve in spelling, reading, or math, what steps do you take? You probably spend time explaining, demonstrating the skill, and helping your child practice. Not onl...

Science says 92 percent of people don't achieve their goals. Perhaps, most of them have never learned how to effectively set their goals. You can help your child learn the skill of goal-setting, w...

Kindness can be learned like any other skill. In addition, being kind is crucial for establishing and maintaining good friendships. Watching and discussing movies can be a fun and helpful way to di...

Are you ready to make Big Life Rocks? These are rocks painted with inspirational sayings and designs. You can hide them around neighborhoods, stores, schools and other places for people to find. Cr...

As babies, children have an innate curiosity. They’re eager to explore the world around them, soaking up new information and skills like sponges.    But somewhere along the way, this natural love ...

Complete this fun challenge together as a family or classroom! It's designed to help you exercise your growth mindset and make you feel uplifted. First, assemble your challenge. Then choose a new s...

As parents, we can help them manage difficult feelings, cope with the complexities of relationships, and grow from these experiences. Here are some helpful tips for guiding your child through commo...

A recent study concluded that children as young as 2 begin caring about their reputations. Researchers found that children displayed more controlled behavior when they knew they were being watched....

Perseverance and especially passion may sound unteachable, but they aren’t. It just takes time and consistency. Repeat the following activities with your child to help him develop his inner gritti...

Making gratitude a habit for us and our children not only reminds us of our blessings, but it can also help our children to be physically, psychologically, and socially healthy. Here are three sim...