Read more about the article Want a More Confident Child? Give Them Something They’re NOT Good At.
If you want to build confidence in your child, you succeed by challenging them to try new things that they might not be good at and learning to keep trying.

Want a More Confident Child? Give Them Something They’re NOT Good At.

We want our kids to feel confident.So naturally, we tend to steer them toward things they're good at.But what if we're missing one of the best opportunities to build real…

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Read more about the article Competition Isn’t the Enemy—But It Shouldn’t Be the Goal
Healthy competition can teach valuable life skills, as long as it does not become a child's identity.

Competition Isn’t the Enemy—But It Shouldn’t Be the Goal

As parents, we want our children to succeed. We cheer from the sidelines at soccer games, celebrate report cards, and proudly display artwork on the refrigerator. We clap a little…

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Read more about the article 20 Questions to Ask Your Daughter (When “Fine” Isn’t Enough)
20 kitchen questions to get more out of your daughter than "how was your day?"

20 Questions to Ask Your Daughter (When “Fine” Isn’t Enough)

There's a specific moment most moms of elementary-age girls know by heart. You ask, "How was your day?" And she says, "Fine."That's it. That's the whole conversation. She wanders off…

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Read more about the article Raising Cooperative & Inclusive Kids: Simple Activities That Build Stronger Friendships
We can teach our kids how to be more cooperative and inclusive with others.

Raising Cooperative & Inclusive Kids: Simple Activities That Build Stronger Friendships

Why Cooperation and Inclusion Matter More Than Ever Friendships can be one of the most beautiful — and sometimes most challenging — parts of childhood. From learning how to share,…

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