Wow – it’s already December and 2019 is almost complete! When talking with friends and colleagues about the end of the year, one thing I’ve noticed is that people often talk about the things they DIDN’T do in 2019. This often leads to a series of “self-beat-up” comments as they talk about their unfulfilling job, weight they didn’t lose,...

  Did you know that teaching children how to make holiday cookies can help kids develop self-confidence? That's right. Any time your kids have an opportunity to learn something new and to create something exciting it builds self-confidence. And what can be more exciting for a young child than baking and decorating holiday cookies! Many...

  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...

This is a powerful quote from Wayne Gretzky, one of the most famous and highest-scoring professional hockey players of all time. It is also a very powerful lesson to share with your kids. So many people, kids and grownups, let their dreams stay on their “wish list” instead of putting them on their “to do” list - leaving them there to wither as...

There's nothing like best friends - they can make you feel great because they see the best in you.  Wouldn’t it be great if your BFF (best friend forever) was always with you!  Well that can happen…when you become your own BFF! Now this might sound a little silly but please hear me out. Teaching your kids to become their own BFF can be one of the...

How to calm your nerves and build self-confidence before you do something new! Do you ever experience self-doubt when you’re about to do something new? Do you ever get the jitters and feel nervous? Do you ever wonder where your self-confidence has gone when this happens? Guess what…you’re normal! You’re supposed to feel a little nervous before...

Whether your kids tend to earn A’s, B’s, C’s, or F’s, kids often define “who they are” based on the grades they receive.“I’m an A-student”“I’m not very smart”“I’m an average student”Unfortunately, when kids label themselves based on grades, it can have a negative impact on their self-esteem – even for “A-students”.  If they bring home...

  When Kids Know Better, They Do Better. This is one of Oprah Winfrey's favorite quotes and we think it's a great quote to share with your kids. Oprah first heard this quote from Maya Angelou, after sharing her embarrassment about some of the decisions she had made during her twenties.[1] Maya encouraged her to release...

    Click Here for Special Report Mentioned in Video   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,...