How to Help Children Stop Comparing Themselves to Others

As parents, we wish we could protect our kids from every disappointment, defeat, or scary challenge. Although this isn’t possible, we can teach our children to be resilient. 1. You can start by be...

All children have experienced a task or activity that becomes boring, difficult, or overwhelming, so they stop. Persisting and finding effective approaches are critical steps toward overcoming diff...

The Big Life Journal—Daily Edition guides children through the process of exploring their feelings, reflecting on their experiences, and practicing gratitude.  Each journal page provides a place fo...

We ALL have beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. How we understand and react to that world depends on our mindset. Discovered by psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck, mindset refers to the way ...

When families and communities face difficult times, including pandemics, natural disasters, or other traumatic experiences, the resulting upheaval is especially confusing and sometimes frightening ...

One of the most difficult things as a parent is to watch our child struggle. Who doesn’t want to step in and intervene when problems arise? At the same time, letting children solve their own proble...

Our brains love storytelling! Children—and adults—use stories to make sense of the world and it’s how we’ve taught passed on social skills  and values to children for millenia. You can use read-alo...

What if bedtime routines could do more than just help kids sleep? In a few simple steps, evening routines can actually provide us with a deep connection to ourselves and our kiddos, and even streng...

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...

Studies show that children and teens are more stressed out today than ever before. Since stress is a natural part of life, your goal is to teach your child healthy strategies for coping with stress...

How many times has our (well-intentioned) feedback and advice been met with a blank stare? Or worse, a negative and defensive reaction? It’s only natural for children to resist feedback, especiall...

Have you ever thought about finding your child a pen pal? There are many benefits to your child having a pen pal. It encourages deeper connections and builds patience (having to wait for letters to...