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 are filled with fun adventures for kids! For those of you in the Northern...

  Eight-year-old Cory was struggling with perfectionism. Each time he made a mistake, he verbally beat himself up and called himself names.(1) Over time, Cory had become so worried about making a mistake that he stopped trying new things or performing his best at school, sports, and even while playing at home. His inner critic was rising and...

Children's self-esteem, or how kids feel about themselves, is critical for their happiness and success in life. Kids with strong self-esteem feel good about themselves – they tend to stay true to their values, stand up to peer pressure, and go for their dreams. However, kids with low self-esteem tend to get down on themselves - they often feel...

  Whether your children’s grades tend to be A’s, B’s, C’s, or F’s, kids often define “who they are” based on the grades they receive.  As a result, children's grades and self-esteem are often strongly linked.  “I’m an A-student.” “I’m not very smart.” “I’m an average student.” Unfortunately, when children label themselves based on grades, it...

      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 others and learning how to behave. In fact, what kids learn in our program, most adults haven’t learned! When a parent seeks...

Checking in with your children each day is a great way to help them remember their values and to focus on the type of person they want to be. And a great question to ask each night is, What Kind of Mark Did You Make Today? You see, every time we are with someone we leave a mark – either a “gold heart” or a “grungy mark” depending on how we...

 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 detrimental impact on Julie’s self-esteem and self-confidence, but her Mom didn’t know what...

 You may have heard statements like these before…As soon as I have more money…As soon as I have more time…As soon as I’m a little older…then I’ll go for my goal!When deciding the “perfect time” to go for your goal… you must look out for a sneaky dream-stealer called "conditional thinking".Conditional thinking occurs when you think that something...

Dreams often get a bad rap – “Be realistic”, “Get your head out of the clouds”, “Live in the real world”... The myth we often hear is that dreaming is irresponsible, unrealistic, and unreasonable. But did you realize that our world is built on dreams? Throughout history, humans have made the once “impossible”, possible – from electricity, to...