Gratitude for kids: How to encourage it
We all know gratitude for kids is important, right? We encourage them to say thank you to others frequently, and subtly (or maybe not so subtly) elbow them in the ribs when they forget! No?! Just [...]
Five ways to encourage a growth mindset in kids
Growth mindset. Have you heard of it? If you’re a teacher, I’m betting your answer is yes. If you’re married to a teacher, like I am, your answer is probably also yes. The [...]
How to help your child with negative self talk
Hearing your child say things like, “I’m so dumb”, or “No one likes me” is heartbreaking, isn’t it? Negative self talk from our children is hard to hear. And [...]
10 ways to support your child’s mental health
Do you know it’s Mental Health week here in Australia? Or that today, October 10th (10/10) is World Mental Health Day? It’s an international day dedicated to increasing knowledge, [...]
Sibling Rivalry: How to raise kids who get along
Ah, sibling rivalry. Do you remember how you felt when you found out you were having another child? Did you imagine siblings playing peacefully side by side? Sharing, encouraging each other, [...]
