When I was first asked this question, I realized that people have a different definition as to what it means to have a vision for their lives. What this parent meant was “Isn’t my 9 year old child too young to know what she wants to be (professionally) when she grows up?” She didn’t want to put too much pressure on her child at such a young age....

“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...

At just twelve years old, Molly* was struggling with her sense of self-worth. Her parents noticed that she was becoming increasingly concerned about her appearance and what people thought about her. They also saw that Molly’s self-consciousness was holding her back from trying new activities with peers—and this was creating deep sadness within...

  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....

  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...

School Counselors and Life Coaches for Kids Support Child Mental Health While School Counselors are a familiar resource for parents who are seeking support for their children, life coaches for kids are an effective resource that many parents - and school counselors - are not aware of! Life coaches for kids help kids develop mindset skills that...

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...

  Kids love to make gifts during the holidays. And a great gift that is inexpensive, fun to make, and will be treasured by the recipient for years to come are Success Celebration Jars! Here's what you need to make our Success Celebration jar craft for kids: Beautiful jar or box that can be decorated Items to decorate the jar or box Beautiful...

“Mindfulness” is about being in touch with the present moment -- paying attention to what is happening now - your thoughts, your feelings and your way of being. Practicing mindfulness is a powerful tool for creating a sense of well-being, for managing stress, and for creating overall good health. Therefore, it is an important skill to teach our...