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...
by Renaye | Dec 28, 2018 | Articles
Tyler struggled to believe in himself and to see what he could offer to the world. He often got down on himself, using negative self-talk about his abilities and his appearance. By the age of 10, his low self-esteem and low self-confidence were negatively...
by Renaye | Dec 20, 2018 | Articles
It’s time for the holidays and kids are home from school. The holidays are a great time for exploring fun new activities. To help you kick start your holiday break fun we wanted to share our School Break Bucket Lists with you! For those of you in the Northern...
by Renaye | Dec 4, 2018 | Articles
Wow – it’s already December and 2018 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 2018. This often leads to a series of “self-beat-up”...
by Renaye | Nov 9, 2018 | Articles
Our minds are incredibly powerful. They have the ability to help us create amazing things AND they have the ability to torture us. A powerful example is worrying. Many children experience worry – it’s a natural human phenomenon. Worry happens when we have...
by Renaye | Oct 18, 2018 | Articles
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...
