When I hear, “Mom, I need help!” or “Mom, I can’t do this,” my first instinct is to spring into action and save the day. But before we don our superhero capes to rescue children from struggle, we n...

Many families are making choices for how to move forward with their child’s education. Some schools are offering the options of on-campus, virtual, or a hybrid mix of the two. However, the major wo...

Fear is a common response to new challenges or experiences. These situations make children feel uncertain, vulnerable, powerless, and anxious. They strip away a child’s sense of security and contr...

COVID-19 began as a relatively unknown virus at the beginning of 2020. It has snowballed into a pandemic impacting every part of our lives, especially for families with school-age children.  As sch...

If your child struggles when trying something new, they are not alone! Trying new things can be challenging for different reasons. For example, children may feel too tired or upset to give their be...

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...