Returning to school after a long break or starting school for the first time can bring up difficult emotions for children, such as fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.Here are three steps you can take to help kids with back-to-school anxiety and smooth the transition, if your children are feeling uneasy about the upcoming school...

  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 try new things and to persist after failing something—skills they knew would...

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 disappointments – failing a test in school, missing an opportunity to win the...

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...

  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 winter break)   Here’s how to get started:   Goal Setting...

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 just six years old, her mother passed away. Unable to help his daughter, Isabella's...

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. However, kids with low self-esteem tend to get down on themselves - they...

  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. Unfortunately, feelings such as nervousness and fear have a negative impact on children’s...

  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.. Here's one way to make the distinction. Teaching kids confidence from the "inside out" Both...

  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, you’re response is normal. The bad news is, this “normal” response is what keeps...