Grow the roots of gratitude
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?
Curiosity and Early Motivation for Learning
Infants and toddlers are naturally curious, ready to explore the world around them. How you respond to their exploration and curiosity will set the tone for future learning.
The best gift for your kiddo? Empathy.
Empathy – the quality that binds and holds relationships together - is "caught, not taught." It's never too early to start!
Dealing with your child's fears
Childhood can be a particularly fearful time. Help your child express, manage, and overcome their fears.
Fantasy, dress-up & play-acting are good for kids!
Besides being lots of fun, imaginary play and dress up have important cognitive and emotional benefits for our kiddos. They deserve not only your full support, but engagement as well!
Avoiding Power Struggles
Kids feel better, learn more, and are more cooperative when they feel both secure that you are there to help, and that they have some say in their own lives. Finding the right balance of parental authority and child autonomy is an ongoing practice of attunement and communication.
Building academic self-esteem
The early years are critical for developing a sense of inherent capability. Help your child develop confidence and a growth mindset.
Your Child’s First Peers: Getting along with siblings
If your child has siblings, these relationships are their first experience with peers. Sibling relationships are very special, and usually incorporate aspects of deep companionship and understanding, as well as rivalry, jealousy, competition, and other hard feelings.
Foundational executive skills - time & schedule
Young children live very much in the present moment. But you can plant the seeds for time awareness, which will help as their executive functions mature.
Preparing for Your Child’s Early School Experiences
Prep your little one – and yourself - with a few simple steps, to start out the school year on the right foot.
Healthy risks for young kids
As parents, it's our job to keep our kiddos safe. But ironically, overcoming challenges is how kids grow their capability and self-confidence.
When your child lashes out
Young children experience frustration and other big emotions they don't yet have skills to manage. As their parent, you are their whole world, and the one who will often bear the brunt of a tantrum.
