Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens
Growth mindset is more than just a buzzword. Research helps us understand growth mindset for kids and helps …
Social-Emotional Development
Research, advice and insights into parenting with an eye to our kids’ social and emotional development. Areas include raising kind kids, fostering empathy and gratitude, and managing emotions.
Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child
Sneak peek: Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major …
How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids
Sneak peek: In thinking about how to raise grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper …
Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…
Sneak peek: Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to ten” to calm down. However, patient parenting …
Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move
Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of boredom are real if we can help kids through those …
Raising Compassionate Kids: The Role of Nature and Nurture
Sneak peek: Many parents ask: Is compassion natural or learned? Humans have a natural tendency towards compassion but we …
The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood
Sneak peek: We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood …
Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know
Sneak peek: These calm activities can help kids learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom and at home. I …
Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving
Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …