Social-Emotional Development

Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child

{Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major challenge. Simple ways to foster …

{Kindness and empathy in kids can be modeled but we also have to be intentional about fostering it. Toys and gifts that promote kindness can …

{Looking for a more thoughtful alternative to Elf on the Shelf that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on …

{Toddler growth spurts can influence our children's behavior in challenging ways. Find out what to look for using the toddler growth spurts …

{Research helps us understand why students cheat, especially those who seem too "smart" for it. Surprising what the research shows us} When …

{Research on moral development in toddlers offers us amazing insight into how perceptive young children really are...and what it means for …

{One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with big emotions. Research gives us insight into how we can help …

{Fostering children's emotional intelligence might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …

{Executive functioning activities for preschoolers can help them develop much-needed skills like planning ahead, memory and self-control. …