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...

What if bedtime routines could do more than just help children sleep? In a few simple steps, evening routines can actually provide us with a deep connection to ourselves and our kiddos, and even st...

Studies show that children and teens are more stressed out today than ever before. Since stress is a natural part of life, your goal is to teach your child healthy strategies for coping with stress...

Have you ever thought about finding your child a pen pal? There are many benefits to your child having a pen pal. It encourages deeper connections and builds patience (having to wait for letters to...

With so many people in quarantine situations right now, we’re facing daily challenges on how to juggle our lives--work, school, health, connections with friends and family, and more. How can we mak...

Children who are critical of themselves and fearful of making mistakes are often perfectionists. The good news is, children can learn to overcome perfectionistic traits with some support and practi...

Do you have a child who is a perfectionist? Perhaps they freeze up or get frustrated over the smallest tasks or they want to make sure everything is, well, perfect.  How can we, as parents, teacher...

Have you ever noticed that you (or your children) dwell on criticisms more than compliments? That bad news sticks with you and your students more than good news? This is how the human brain works, ...

Complaining and whining are two of the most frustrating things parents face. They are also completely normal. In fact, the average adult complains 30 times a day, or 9 minutes total! Here are 7 eff...