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 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 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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Read more about the article When Children Keep Secrets, It Could Be a Warning Sign of Bullying Behavior.
When kids act unusually secretive, it could be a sign that they are engaging in bullying behaviors

When Children Keep Secrets, It Could Be a Warning Sign of Bullying Behavior.

As parents, we often worry about whether our children are being bullied. But one of the more difficult conversations to have is the possibility that our child may be participating…

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Read more about the article Is Your Child Showing Entitlement? How to Build Empathy and True Confidence
If your child is showing signs of entitlement, it might be another sign of bullying.

Is Your Child Showing Entitlement? How to Build Empathy and True Confidence

As parents, we all want our daughters to feel confident, valued, and proud of who they are.But sometimes, confidence can quietly shift into something else, a sense of entitlement.In Part…

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Read more about the article What Parents Need to Know About Body Checking—and Why Connection Matters More Than Ever
What starts as a quick glance in the mirror can turn into an eating disorder if left unchecked.

What Parents Need to Know About Body Checking—and Why Connection Matters More Than Ever

If you’ve spent any time scrolling social media lately, you’ve likely seen it...even if you didn’t realize what it was. A girl turns sideways.She pinches her waist.She checks her reflection……

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