Researchers believe there are two types of people in this world. Type I is the person who believes we are born a certain way…with a certain level of intelligence, natural ability, and talent. Type II believes that anything is possible and that, with effort, one can become more proficient and smarter. The way you view … Read more
Recently, I took charge of two young kids who needed some remedial schooling. One of the first things I noticed was that these two youngsters had a few bad habits, and they also hardly had any good habits. Planning what I would be teaching them in the week ahead, I also began to wonder what … Read more
As parents, our efforts are concentrated on raising our children to be independent and kind and on educating them beyond academic knowledge. Children have an immense capacity to absorb and learn, making teaching a healthy process and helping them create healthy habits. Encouraging your child to develop healthy habits, right from the beginning allows them … Read more
Mornings can be stressful for many people. I mean, who does not want a few extra minutes or hours of sleep? Parents are not the only ones who have a hard time getting out of bed… kids do, too, especially if they are headed somewhere they don’t want to go. But on Christmas morning, … Read more
If adults have a challenging time setting and achieving goals, can we realistically expect children to have goals? That question plagued me as my child was growing up fast. Yet, I figured if a goal-setting habit was instilled early on, my daughter would see the benefits and continue to create goals well into her adult … Read more
I love playing games with my friends and family. Some of my favorite games growing up were memory games (good going, Mom and Dad)… and clearly, they worked because I still remember them. We live in the digital age where games are voice-activated, neon-colored, and very much in your face (and honestly, quite overwhelming). I dare … Read more
Have you ever played “would you rather” with a friend? Depending on the theme, it can make for a lot of laughs… but can also serve as a way to get to know someone better. When it comes to would you rather questions for kids, they can be super silly or even slightly inappropriate. Regardless … Read more
If you are looking for a way to help kids get to know each other and bond just a little bit more, then you may have heard about “never have I ever” questions for kids. But what are these questions and why should you use them? In this article, we will talk about how these … Read more
Anxious. Bored. Tired. Frustrated. Curious. Creative. Dedicated. These adjectives may describe you. They may also describe your kids. But at one point or another, we’ve all been there. Been that person. I am that person. Every day. As a mom of four small children, I run the gamut of emotions daily. I want to make … Read more
You’ve heard of how the growth mindset can help you, but what can it do for children? Kids have brains like sponges, which is a prime opportunity to teach them lessons that will set them up to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Considering how to teach your kids a growth mindset is the closest … Read more