31 Kindness Activities for Kids

If your child has been very disappointed with a holiday gift, don’t throw in the present towel just yet. Instead, parents can coach kids to be gracious gift-givers and receivers, and help them reap...

The following holiday-themed movies, television shows, and activities promote a growth mindset and qualities such as gratitude, persistence, encouragement, and kindness. 

Encourage your children to practice kindness. Just like academic skills, social skills — including kindness, empathy, and respect — become second nature with practice.

This year, highlight what’s truly important by helping your children make growth mindset holiday DIY gifts for your loved ones.  

Elf on the Shelf has done several holiday tours since its inception in 2005. However, Elf on the Shelf may have some long-ago ancestors that helped children keep behaviors in check. Regardless of E...

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...

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 ...

How many times has our (well-intentioned) feedback and advice been met with a blank stare? Or worse, a negative and defensive reaction? Check out these 7 helpful tips for delivering constructive f...

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...

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...

If you’re worried that your children emphasize the negative, know that it’s normal. And there’s even better news: Thanks to a phenomenon called neuroplasticity, it’s possible to rewire the brain fo...

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...