by Renaye | Jul 13, 2019 | Articles
Zarah’s* parents noticed that their six-year-old daughter seemed to lack confidence. She would often give up on things and get distressed easily. She also struggled with stress before exams, which caused a lot of anxiety. They wanted her to have the courage to...
by Renaye | Jun 23, 2019 | Articles
Have you ever wondered why children often shift from believing they can do anything at the age of four, to becoming afraid to take risks by the age of 7?Developing a fear of failure is common during the elementary school years as kids often face their first...
by Renaye | May 28, 2019 | Articles
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...
by Renaye | May 13, 2019 | Articles
The summer provides a perfect opportunity for kids to explore their dreams and expand who they are beyond an academic setting – and goal setting for kids can help them achieve those dreams! (If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, have fun with this during your...
by Renaye | Apr 23, 2019 | Articles
Isabella* experienced many hardships while growing up. When she was five months old, her grandmother noticed that Isabella wasn’t moving her right arm. After many tests, the doctors discovered that 25% of Isabella’s brain had not developed. When Isabella was...
by Renaye | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles
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....
by Renaye | Mar 4, 2019 | Articles
As many children are approaching the end of the school year, exams and standardized tests are on their mind. This can mean extra stress for kids as they take practice tests, complete extra worksheets, and worry about advancing to the next grade level....
by Renaye | Feb 11, 2019 | Articles
Everyone wants their kids to feel confident – to believe in themselves and to go for their dreams. But there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Teaching kids confidence, versus being arrogant, is an important part of growing up.....
by Renaye | Jan 20, 2019 | Articles
Do you ever think about your dreams—then suddenly realize you’re not sure how to stretch outside your comfort zone to make them happen? Do you ever feel nervous about your dreams—then whittle them down to something that is more “practical” or “doable”? If so,...
by Renaye | Jan 14, 2019 | Articles
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...
