Are you ready to have a Big Life Summer?  It’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, enjoy more time together, explore and try new things. However, having a loose plan in places is also helpful. W...

Listening to inspiring songs and music are a great way to inspire a growth mindset in your children or students! When you play songs with encouraging lyrics you can lift up the mood, bring smiles, ...

If you’re like most families, chores are probably one of the most frequent causes of family disagreements. Children whine and complain, adults nag, arguments break out, and nothing gets accomplishe...

The benefits of family meetings include better communication, improved problem-solving skills, and the opportunity to be proactive and mindful about challenges (rather than reactive) for everyone i...

It’s the big test day at school, and your child is tense, shaky, and complaining of a stomach ache. There’s a name for that: “test anxiety.” Unfortunately, with the increasing prevalence of standar...

We’ve all felt the power of kindness. Whether you’re giving or receiving a kind act, you experience a feeling that’s best described as “warm and fuzzy.” Behind that warm, fuzzy feeling is neurochem...

Kids are not born knowing how to stay calm when confronting challenges or how to recover from failure. Emotion regulation--expressing feelings in a constructive and healthy way--is a skill we must ...

Creating a Big Life Board helps children learn how to set goals, visualize their dreams, and stay focused on reaching their goals. This self-esteem boosting activity is great to do at home or in a ...

Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for children. They improve the wellbeing, boost their self-esteem, and encourage creative thinking. Try these 7 fun and innovative ways of doing affirmati...

Being a good friend and building positive friendships are important skills to develop! This 5-Day Friendship Challenge (now part of the Challenges Kit) a perfect connection-based activity for chil...

A growth mindset is crucial to the well-being and happiness of our kids. What about all those other adults that influence our children and do NOT have a growth mindset themselves? Learn these 4 sim...

Cooperative games promote kindness and sharing, build communication skills, and help develop empathy. And they're FUN too!  Check out the list of top 35 collaborative board and card games for kids...