As a parent, we all want to do our best to produce thriving children that will go out into the world and function independently as happy, successful adults. A huge part of that is helping children develop self acceptance as well as a growth mindset. A low self esteem can result in self sabotaging behaviors and depression. As a parent, you may be wondering what causes a low self … [Read more...] about What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Overcoming Low Self Esteem
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The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person's thought process as does Carol Dweck's, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for myself but even more useful as a parent. I was making notes of things to teach my kids and ways to speak that would encourage a growth mindset for kids. I recently came into contact with Domenick Filopei, musical artist and the … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is, Why It Is Important, And Change
Parenting Through A Life-Limiting Illness
Today's topic is not pretty or trendy. It is a serious topic but one that I hope is useful to families that are dealing with a life-limiting illness diagnosis. I hope that no one needs this information, guidance, and encouragement but the truth is that life-limiting illness affects families from all backgrounds, and often when they least expect it. When Rachel Fearnley PhD, … [Read more...] about Parenting Through A Life-Limiting Illness
Teaching Children Empathy- 3 Activities To Help
At a time when young people are seemingly encouraged by social media and pop culture to be self-absorbed, it is now more important than ever to teach our children how to genuinely respect and care for all people. Teaching children empathy is an important part of producing kids that care about others and that have strong social skills. Today I am happy to feature some … [Read more...] about Teaching Children Empathy- 3 Activities To Help
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging with your family. It is good for our kids (and ourselves) to realize we can indeed survive the day without … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
12 Co-Parenting Guidelines To Help You Navigate A Marriage Split
First, you may be wondering exactly what is co parenting? Well, co-parenting is a concept based around sharing the duties of raising a child and can be within a marriage but the term is usually used in reference to separated, unmarried, or divorced couples. Co-parenting has multiple benefits for both the child and the adults involved when carried out successfully. However, … [Read more...] about 12 Co-Parenting Guidelines To Help You Navigate A Marriage Split
World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing
For World Kindness Day 2017, I am really happy to share with you Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey because it gives great insight into what kids are thinking. Growing up in today's world with so much scary stuff happening in the news can't help but have some effect on kids. The answers children shared in Highlights’ State of the Kid 2017 survey — sometimes poignant, … [Read more...] about World Kindness Day 2017- If Kids Could Change One Thing