The world is seeing a once-in-a-lifetimes pandemic unfold before our eyes. For parents and caregivers, there’s the added anxiety for children in our care. Will I be able to keep them safe? What hap...

Many parents - until recently, myself included - hold the mistaken belief that it’s important to shower our children with constant praise. Praising our children is instinctual, almost a reflex. An...

Back-to-school typically brings about a mix of excitement and anxiety, but an international pandemic has entirely changed expectations for school. Many parents wonder, “Will my child be safe? Will ...

Back-to-school is starting, and no matter if your children are attending school in-person, digitally, or homeschooling, COVID-19 has made this school year much more difficult for both students and ...

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...

As parents, we wish we could protect our kids from every disappointment, defeat, or scary challenge. Although this isn’t possible, we can teach our children to be resilient. 1. You can start by be...

All children have experienced a task or activity that becomes boring, difficult, or overwhelming, so they stop. Persisting and finding effective approaches are critical steps toward overcoming diff...

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 fo...

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 ...

When families and communities face difficult times, including pandemics, natural disasters, or other traumatic experiences, the resulting upheaval is especially confusing and sometimes frightening ...

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? At the same time, letting children solve their own proble...

Our brains love storytelling! Children—and adults—use stories to make sense of the world and it’s how we’ve taught passed on social skills  and values to children for millenia. You can use read-alo...