Read more about the article Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents
What kids really need to hear from their parents is that they are loved no matter what, not that they are "So smart, or so pretty."

Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents

Have you ever noticed how often we praise our children?"You're so smart!""You're amazing!""You're the best artist in your class!""Good job!"As parents, these compliments come naturally. We want our children to…

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Read more about the article Helping Kids Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Healing Hearts
Losing a pet can be an emotionally difficult experience for children, Whitney shows you how to show compassion during this difficult time.

Helping Kids Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Healing Hearts

When Goodbye HurtsOne of the hardest moments in a child's life is saying goodbye to a beloved pet.Whether it's a playful puppy, a cuddly cat, a tiny hamster, or even…

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Read more about the article Is Too Much Screen Time Stealing Your Child’s Social Skills?
Letting your child have access to screens too young can have a profound effect on developing social skills.

Is Too Much Screen Time Stealing Your Child’s Social Skills?

As parents, many of us have found ourselves in the same situation.You're trying to make dinner, answer emails, fold laundry, or simply enjoy a few quiet moments. Handing your child…

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Read more about the article Why Friendships Matter So Much for Girls in Elementary School
Why friendships at school make a difference in a girl's life academically and otherwise.

Why Friendships Matter So Much for Girls in Elementary School

Friendships may seem like a simple part of childhood, but for girls, especially during the elementary school years, they are deeply connected to emotional well-being, confidence, and even academic success.As…

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Read more about the article When the School Calls: How to Respond if You’re Receiving Reports About Your Child’s Behavior
When you are getting reports of behavioral issues about your child, it is definitely a warning sign of trouble.

When the School Calls: How to Respond if You’re Receiving Reports About Your Child’s Behavior

No parent wants to receive that phone call.The one where a teacher mentions your child has been teasing classmates, excluding others, being disruptive, or repeatedly getting into trouble socially.It’s uncomfortable.…

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Read more about the article Is Your Child Struggling with Empathy? How to Help Her Develop Compassion and Emotional Awareness
If you detect that your child is lacking empathy, it might be a sign of a bigger problem... maybe even bullying.

Is Your Child Struggling with Empathy? How to Help Her Develop Compassion and Emotional Awareness

One of the most important qualities a child can develop isn’t intelligence, popularity, or talent.It’s empathy.In Part 6 of our 7-part series: “Seven Signs Your Child Might Be Bullying Others—and…

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Read more about the article Your Child Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Loved
We need to teach kids to love themselves because of their imperfections, not in spite of them.

Your Child Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Loved

Some children are naturally driven.They want to follow the rules.Do their best.Make adults proud.And while those traits can look admirable from the outside, sometimes beneath them lies something much heavier:Fear.Fear…

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Read more about the article The Bedtime Story Is Disappearing, and Your Child Needs You to Bring It Back
Reading to kids is one of the single most important things we can do as parents to ensure they develop strong literacy skills.

The Bedtime Story Is Disappearing, and Your Child Needs You to Bring It Back

There was once a sound that filled nearly every home with young children...the animated voice of a parent reading aloud, changing tones for each character, pausing dramatically before turning the…

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Read more about the article Is Your Child Blaming Others? Here’s How to Teach Accountability with Connection
When your child is constantly blaming others for things, it might be a sign of bullying

Is Your Child Blaming Others? Here’s How to Teach Accountability with Connection

As parents, one of the hardest things to hear is, “It wasn’t my fault.” And while that may seem like a small, everyday response, consistently blaming others can be a…

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Read more about the article Teaching Girls to Trust Their Intuition: Penelope Pumpernickel and the Power of the Inner Voice
We must work with girls to help them understand how important it is to listen to their inner voice and trust themselves to make good decisions.

Teaching Girls to Trust Their Intuition: Penelope Pumpernickel and the Power of the Inner Voice

There’s a quiet little voice inside all of us.Sometimes it whispers, “That doesn’t feel right.”Sometimes it says, “You should go introduce yourself.”And sometimes it gently reminds us, “You are stronger…

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