I’m sure you’ve seen this scenario play out a hundred times: a child misbehaves or hurts someone, and their parent (or you!) marches over and demands that they apologize to that person. While it may […]
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Resilience is a vital trait that can empower children to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and adaptability. As parents, nurturing resilience in our children is key to their overall well-being and success. Here are four
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Has your child ever misbehaved in a public setting and you were just plain mortified by their behavior? Or, have they misbehaved at home and you got frustrated because you thought they knew better? Why
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Does your child struggle with self-confidence? Let’s talk about how to encourage confidence in our kids. What is a Growth Mindset? Let’s talk about a buzzword: “Growth Mindset” (this is actually Nell’s favorite thing to
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Tired of never-ending packed lunches? Here is the simple system I use to teach my daughters how to pack their own lunch independently. Teach Your Child to Pack a Lunch If you want your child
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Want to know how to teach your child important life skills and values? This is what I use to raise resilient, competent kids. Parenting is so much more than physically growing and raising a
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I’ll never forget the words that my mother said after listening to me complain about a daughter’s frustrating behavior. “Make it part of your life for a little while.” If teaching my children to be
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One of the secrets to happy families is having weekly family meetings. Click HERE to get a free printable of the 4 essential parts you need for a fun and engaging family meeting of your
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Are you still forcing your child to apologize? Here are 3 reasons you should stop wasting your energy and teach empathy instead. We’ve all been there. You are enjoying a lovely day at the playground
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Do you care more about your child’s homework more than they do? Here’s how to raise self-driven kids and reduce the homework stress for everyone. When my oldest daughter was in elementary school, I was
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