When we prepare our children for the future, it’s easy to focus primarily on academics. We want them to read well, solve math problems, earn good grades, get accepted into…
As a new school year begins, many children are thinking about the same things:"Will I like my teacher?""Will I make friends?""Will I fit in?"Students often worry about what clothes to…
Many parents feel uncomfortable when they hear their child say, "I'm bored." Our instinct is often to try to fix the situation. We might offer an activity, hand over a…
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…
