With a little effort, the hectic, frazzled mornings most of us experience can develop into a calm and positive start. Through strategies like reconnecting, establishing (and practicing) a morning r...

Self-confidence is an essential foundation for health, happiness, success, and achievement. But between the natural human tendency to compare ourselves with others and to focus on the negative, bui...

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...

Having a growth mindset is powerful!  There are many ways we can cultivate a growth mindset each day.  Mantras and statements are simple and effective tools to encourage children and they can be us...

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 babies, children have an innate curiosity. They’re eager to explore the world around them, soaking up new information and skills like sponges. But somewhere along the way, this natural love of ...

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...

A recent study concluded that children as young as 2 begin caring about their reputations. Researchers found that children displayed more controlled behavior when they knew they were being watched....