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 Hemisphere, we have...

“Our thoughts create our fear. We create our thoughts!” Most people feel anxiety or fear when stepping outside their comfort zone. Fear of the unknown, fear of judgment, and self-doubt can defeat us before we can even take a step. We can also experience fear of a person, place, or thing. Learning to move through fear is a mindset skill that kids...

What makes you important? What makes you good enough? These are critical questions to ask your children… …and offer a great “teachable moment” for you! So often children think that what makes them “good enough” and what makes them important are things such as… ….having good behavior ….getting good grades …..playing well in sports …..having a lot...

  How kids feel about themselves is critical for their happiness and success in life, and it's crucial for parents or those working with children to check in with a child's self-esteem.  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....

Negative energy is just one of those things in life that we can do without - it keeps us from our happiness and steals our peace of mind. We all have those things that are a constant source of negative energy in our lives– sometimes it’s people, sometimes it’s situations, and sometimes it’s things. I’d like to share a 4-step process I’ve put in...

  I'm sure you've heard this expression before - or at least one like it. But did you know that this expression communicates a limiting belief? It's actually a limiting belief of the worst kind because it will attract negative things to you. Let me explain... You see, every 'mind' likes to be right! If you have a belief that "bad things come...

How Life Coaching for Kids Answers the Call for Help on the Youth Mental Health Crisis There's no question that 2020 and 2021 have brought significant challenges to children and their families. These challenges have impacted children's mental health to the degree that leading organizations in the U.S. have put out a call for help to assist...

  Do you ever think about your dreams—then suddenly realize you’re not sure how to step 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, your response is normal. The bad news is, this “normal” response is what keeps so...