Sneak peek: Toys for emotional development don't have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun. My …
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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring …
Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
{The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding …
3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents
{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 …
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 …
Holiday Gift Guide for Raising an “Unselfie” Child
As we enter into the holiday season, one book and its key concept keeps popping into my head: Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our …
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 …