Making gratitude a habit for us and our children not only reminds us of our blessings, but it can also help our children to be physically, psychologically, and socially healthy. Here are three sim...

If you have more than one child, it’s guaranteed that you’ve experienced sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is normal and even inevitable. It’s important to understand although you can minimize the b...

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 ...

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! Enjoy our list of 80 songs that inspire a growth mindset in children!

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...