{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …
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Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering children's emotional intelligence might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
Why “Soft Skills” for Students May be the Key to Solving Attention Problems
{As attention problems become more common in kids, researchers continue to understand this issue. New research points out the importance of …
A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons
{Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative that teaches positive lessons? Some ideas to consider that focus on kindness} As parents, I …
Raising Compassionate Kids: The Role of Nature and Nurture
{As parents, we may ask: is compassion natural or learned? Humans have a natural tendency towards compassion but we must foster it for it to …
4 Parenting Lessons Research Taught Us in 2016
The beginning of a new year is upon us and as usual, social media is full of "best of" and "top 10" posts. In an attempt to be a little more …
Why Your Facebook Feed Might be Making You Feel Like a Bad Parent
{Research now shows that social comparison is a real phenomenon; it's not just in your head. Ideas for how to get past the social media …
Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions
If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions just as much as girls. …
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …