School break is almost here! Here in Texas we’re looking forward to kayaking, road trips, outdoor movies, pool time, and lots of fun with our kiddos. To help you kick start your school break fun, we wanted to share our School Break “Bucket Lists”. They... Get Special Report about Life Coaching Kids People often confuse “life coaching for kids” and parenting. But life coaching goes beyond the traditional parenting roles of moral and character development, and it goes beyond learning how to treat... Ten-year-old Mike* was having trouble controlling his emotions — especially anger and rage. Teachers also reported that Mike seemed depressed at school and was distancing himself from other children. He often fought with his brothers, leaving his mom feeling...“I’m the boss of me!” Have you ever heard your child say these words? I bet you have…and probably with an attitude mixed in! These words can trigger a power struggle in many families as parents’ automatic first thought is often, “Oh no you’re not!” But what if your... Julie’s* Mom was concerned. Her nine-year-old daughter was struggling in her relationships with friends and family – especially when conflicts arose. She was also frequently getting down on herself and using negative self-talk. This behavior was having a...Rita Hoppes Jones is a former K-12 School Counselor, who has always had a passion for helping parents and children. She spent 20 years helping kids in therapeutic foster care, got certified in Love and Logic to support parents, achieved her Masters in Education in...