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 Courage to Be Kind: The Bravest Choice Your Child Can Make This School Year
Do your kids have the courage to be kind this school year? We have a challenge for you to find out!

Courage to Be Kind: The Bravest Choice Your Child Can Make This School Year

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…

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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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