Read more about the article Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice
Dr. Damour teaches us that some anxiety is good to help girls learn to listen to their inner voice.

Why Anxiety Can Be a Gift: Teaching Girls to Tune Into Their Inner Voice

Anxiety rarely gets a positive review in parenting books or social media conversations. We worry it will hold our girls back, keep them from trying new things, or rob them…

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Read more about the article Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging
Whitney knows that teaching acceptance to kids means understanding the recipe for belonging.

Teaching Acceptance: Whitney Wheat’s Recipe for Belonging

Every Thursday, Whitney Wheat likes to pause and think about something important. This week, her thoughts landed on a word that sounds simple...but is anything but easy: acceptance. Many adults…

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Read more about the article Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough
Hosting a family game night is a wonderful way to build connection within the family, and confidence in kids.

Family Game Night: Building Connection & Confidence with Samantha Sourdough

In busy households filled with schedules, screens, and distractions, finding time to truly connect can feel harder than ever. That’s where Samantha Sourdough comes in. As the Crumb who represents…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel
Celebrate all of the small ways your child might stand up for herself or others.

Celebrating Bravery: Helping Kids Stand Up for Themselves (and Others) with Penelope Pumpernickel

When we think about bravery, we often picture big, bold acts; standing on a stage, speaking in front of a crowd, or doing something daring. But Penelope Pumpernickel, the bravest…

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Read more about the article Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love
A great connection activity with your kids is making notes for family members to exchange!

Warm-Heart Wednesday: Writing Notes That Rise with Love

A Family Connection Activity Featuring Samantha Sourdough Why Words Matter More Than We Realize In the middle of busy weeks filled with school, work, and endless to-do lists, families often…

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Read more about the article The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time
A great connection challenge is to plan ONE activity per month to do with the family.

The Connection Challenge: 12 Months of Together Time

With Whitney Wheat In a world that moves fast and pulls families in many directions, Whitney Wheat gently reminds us of something important: connection doesn’t have to be complicated—it just…

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Read more about the article Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye
A great way to help kids set goals for themselves is by having them draw a future version of themselves.

Draw Your Future Self: Seeing Goals Through a Child’s Eyes with Rachel Rye

When adults think about goal setting, we often think about lists, timelines, and checklists. But kids see the future differently—and Rachel Rye knows that imagination is one of their greatest…

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