Complaining and whining are two of the most frustrating things parents face. They are also completely normal. In fact, the average adult complains 30 times a day, or 9 minutes total! Here are 7 eff...

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...

Research shows that children thrive on healthy, positive connections with others and have an enduring impact. Early connections to caring adults and peers mean higher self-worth, achievement and be...

The act of giving -- our time, resources, even our presence -- is linked not only with sustained joy, but with improving social connections and communities around us. With small and simple actions,...

Kindness and caring can be taught with such simple steps as modeling, reading and discussing stories, and contributing to your community as a family. In addition, these activities will help your f...

Watching and discussing movies can be a fun and helpful way to discuss kindness and friendship.  We put together a list of 30 great movies with characters who demonstrate kindness, empathy, and wha...

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 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...

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...

Talking to children about differences feels scary. We want to raise inclusive, accepting children who celebrate diversity. It turns out that these conversations aren’t as scary as we think. These s...

We’ve all felt the power of kindness. Whether you’re giving or receiving a kind act, you experience a feeling that’s best described as “warm and fuzzy.” Behind that warm, fuzzy feeling is neurochem...

All parents get frustrated at times. And some of us lose patience more often than we’d like. With the pressures of daily life and the demands of parenting, such as fatigue, sibling fights, homework...