45 Awesome Holiday Experience Gifts

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 them develop their inner grit...

There's an upswing in conversations around "gratitude" during the holiday season. In an incredibly difficult year, this can be a challenge for some. As you make holiday plans, take this opportunity...

Empathy is a key ingredient in positive friendships and relationships. It reduces conflict and misunderstandings and leads to helping behavior, kindness, and even greater success in life in general...

Download the FREE Back-to-School Free Printable Care Package by Big Life Journal. Developed with the help of a child development specialist, you’ll find tons of ideas and tools for both parents and...

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 ...

One way to restore your child’s sense of confidence and control during challenging times is by giving them opportunities and encouragement to be of service to others. Try these five helpful (and fu...

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? These 5 simple strategies will help your child solve prob...

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...

You’ve heard how much Big Life Journal rocks. And you’re pumped to get started with helping your child develop a growth mindset. You’ve sampled some of the free printable activities and you know th...

With a little effort, the hectic, frazzled mornings most of us experience can develop into a calm and positive start. Through strategies like reconnecting, establishing (and practicing) a morning r...

Growth mindset lessons and ideas can be learned in a variety of ways--books, podcasts, activities, movies, and even television shows!  We polled our international community, Raising Kids with a Gro...

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...