4 Steps for Helping Your Child Set Effective Goals

One easy way to help children and teens develop a growth mindset is to introduce them to podcasts which promote persistence, love of learning, and other key growth mindset ideas.

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...

How do we help our children understand that by helping others, we help ourselves? We guide them to noticing the joy they receive from knowing someone is better off because of them. Here are 3 ways ...

As parents, our instinct is to rush to the rescue when our children struggle. We want to say, “Don’t worry! I’ll fix it!” In the long-term, however, this “helpful” behavior only hurts our children....

Children comparing themselves to others is a part of normal human behavior. But what can happen is they notice not just differences but that one person has “more” and one person has “less.” They st...

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 for...

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...

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 of ...

Besides helping develop a growth mindset, effective goal setting creates other benefits for teens. So how do you help your teen (or students) set effective goals?  

Research shows that children learn best when they’re playing and enjoying themselves at the same time. Fun experiences increase levels of endorphins, dopamine, and oxygen, all of which promote lea...

Research shows that if you're going to spend money, then doing so on things that will allow you to be with others is more likely to make you happy. By giving experiences, not only will you have le...

How can you help children develop a growth mindset in math? Here are some practical ideas to get you started at home or in the classroom.