How parents can help their freshman teens cope with stress
The stress of starting high school can be excessive, even toxic. Here's how parents can help.
7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation
Self-regulation helps kids succeed in kindergarten. It’s also a skill set that starts early and has a host of benefits for success in school, career, and life.
A simple way to teach kids grit
Having a family "hard things rule" teaches kids how to work hard and achieve their goals.
Why “yet” is one of the most important words to say to your child
According to world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, this one little word has the power to inspire your child to achieve incredible things.
Kids fight. Hurt feelings linger. What's a parent to do?
Teach forgiveness. (It really works!)
One thing happy kids have in common
Grateful kids are happier kids. And encouraging this attitude in your child is as easy as pie.
Kids with character: Grit
“Grit is having the courage to do your impossible or to do what you think is hard and to do it anyway,” says Nasina, who has incredible grit. Her story will awe and inspire you.
Pop quiz on the science of generosity
Research reveals some surprisingly easy ways to teach your child to be generous.
Kids with character: Gratitude
Research shows that gratitude increases resilience, happiness, and optimism. This 6th grader finds reasons to feel grateful every day.
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