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
Behavior charts are a positive tracking system to help children reach their goals. It is a good idea to encourage children to develop good behaviors, and charts can be an effective visual reminder of what they are working on. There are different types of behavior and reward charts designed for children’s use. In this article, … 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
As a child, I would spend hours putting together puzzles… whether it was 3-D puzzles or figuring out a crossword. I also loved it when teachers would give the class an open-ended question and we had to work in groups to figure out the answer in our own way. Even something as simple as playing … Read more
Considering that fewer than one in ten people achieve their goals, instilling the skill of effective goal-setting in children from a young age can be incredibly advantageous for their future success. Furthermore, given the persistent uncertainty of the economy and job market, it is crucial to prepare our kids to become competitive job candidates. By … Read more
Want to know how you can help your children become more confident, more successful, and happier in life? You might want to teach them about the growth mindset. This is a powerful concept that helps kids see every life experience as an opportunity to learn and become better. What better way to introduce this concept … 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