{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future success} My …
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15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily …
Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving
{Toys for emotional development don't have to be boring. These ideas will keep kids growing, learning, and having fun.} My four-year-old …
A Thoughtful Alternative to Elf on the Shelf that Will Teach Your Kids Lifelong Lessons
Today is World Kindness Day! Who knew such a celebration existed? Really, though, shouldn't every day be kindness day? As parents, I …
The Mindset Shift that Will Stop Mom Shaming in its Tracks
At my moms' group last year, somehow the topic of "unwanted" parenting advice came up in discussion. I was shocked to hear so many other …
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 …
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 …
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 …
