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...

Family traditions sustain bonding and connection with loved ones. Create thoughtful traditions that are meaningful to your family, embracing the changes to come while also honoring the past.

There's an upswing in conversations around "gratitude" during the holiday season. In an incredibly difficult year, this can be a challenge for some. As you make holiday plans, take this opportunity...

Resilient children can stand tall in the face of challenges and use problem-solving skills to forge ahead. They are confident, curious, and independent.  Here are some ways you can foster resilienc...

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 ...

Big life changes are inevitable, but that doesn’t make them any easier for children (or adults) to manage. As we face changes, we develop the skills of resilience. These seven strategies will help ...

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...

As a new parent, you may have heard about the importance of instilling a growth mindset in your child. If you get it right, a growth mindset can be a powerful thing. Surprisingly, you can start fro...

Is your child self-critical and easily frustrated? Does he feel uncomfortable with new challenges or particularly difficult tasks? If so, your child may be a perfectionist.Here are 5 effective tip...

All of us want to feel in charge. And now more than ever, children need a sense of power over their worlds. So how do we help them find (and experience) it?  Consider these six simple and effective...

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....