While consumerism often takes center stage at this time, it diminishes joy for children. Focus instead on savoring and connection.

While consumerism often takes center stage at this time, it diminishes joy for children - and all of us. Focus instead on savoring and connection.

While consumerism often takes center stage at this time, it diminishes joy for adolescents - and all of us. Focus instead on savoring and connection.

Gratitude makes people healthier, happier, more resilient, and have better relationships. Yet gratitude doesn't exactly come naturally for kids. How to help them develop this golden skill?

Adolescents often weigh present rewards more than working hard for future rewards. How can we strengthen their resolve to take on difficult topics and tasks, such as working hard in school?

Perfectionism has been rising among young people, which is bad news for mental health. One of the most helpful gifts you can give your child is the room to be themselves, warts and all.

Childhood can be a particularly fearful time. Help your child express, manage, and overcome their fears.

In adolescence, your child's fears begin to shift. Social concerns, peer pressure, and academic and extracurricular performance all rise in priority. Help your child express, manage, and overcome their fears, so that they don't go underground.

In addition to school subjects, your child is also learning about themselves as a learner. Help them develop academic confidence and a growth mindset.

In addition to school subjects, your child is also learning about themselves as a learner. Help them develop academic confidence and a growth mindset.

The early years are critical for developing a sense of inherent capability. Help your child develop confidence and a growth mindset.

As parents, it's our job to keep our kiddos safe. But as kids turn to adolescents, they need more room for trial – and error.