In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act
Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model …
Social-Emotional Development
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 …
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 …
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 …
More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies
Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …
A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate
Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …