If I asked you to do something “creative” I bet you would run for the paint supplies, a drawing pad or maybe something musical. When we ask our children to get creative the same thing happens -  th...

We can teach our kids to accept negative emotions and process them in a healthy way. We can encourage positive thinking and positive affirmations. Try these seven simple and effective activities t...

Movies are a great tool to teach important life lessons and can help reinforce messages we're trying to teach our children.  We put together a list of great movies and videos in which characters de...

One easy way to help children develop a growth mindset is to introduce them to books that promote persistence, love of learning, learning from mistakes, and other key growth mindset ideas. Here's a...

We already know about the magnificent power of teaching children a growth mindset. However, what if you are struggling to teach this to your kids or students? You are certainly not alone. It appear...

Social anxiety is one of the most common problems that prevents children from having a growth mindset. It is one of the main reasons kids are afraid to fail or to make mistakes. They may be afraid...

There are a lot of ways we can help children embrace the concept of being kind to themselves, others, and our planet. One of the most effective ways is to surround them with books, stories, and ac...

When we talk about growth mindset, we usually apply it to academics. But practicing growth mindset in sports is extremely beneficial as well. Here are five effective ways to nurture your child’s g...

How do we, as parents or educators, teach children gratitude, such an abstract skill? Here are 20 Ideas to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude in Children.

Reasearch shows we should strive to raise our children in a way that boosts their intrinsic motivation rather than motivating them through praise and rewards (known as extrinsic motivation). That ...

As parents, we want our children to understand that mistakes are where the real discoveries are made. We want them to be courageous, take good risks and not be afraid to fail. Here is a compiled l...

As a teacher, I’ve noticed one factor that consistently holds students back in the classroom: fear of failure. I sat down to research proven ways to help children overcome the fear of failure. I’m...