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...

Grades, “IQ” tests, and other standardized tests have caused major debates among parents and the education community because many believe they don’t measure the “whole child”. Although these tests might predict how a child will perform in school, they don’t predict which children will become powerful leaders, accomplished composers, unique...

Have you ever wondered why are some people wildly successful in their lives while others tend to constantly struggle? Have you ever wondered why some people live in fear while others live in possibility? Have you ever wondered why are some people confident and go for it in life while others tend to shy away from new people and new experiences –...

  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...

“I’m the boss of me!” Have you ever heard your child say these words? I bet you have…and probably with an attitude mixed in! These words can trigger a power struggle in many families as parents’ automatic first thought is often, “Oh no you’re not!” But what if your answer was…. “You’re right! You are the boss of you.” BAM No power struggle … …and...

  If you're like most parents right now, you're probably spending a lot more time with children at home during the global pandemic. While this can certainly be stressful as you balance work, online school, and household responsibilities, there are still easy ways to connect with your kids that will make this time count -- and even make some...

  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 thoughts about a potential threat or problem occurring in the future – something...

  Eight-year-old Cory was struggling with perfectionism. Each time he made a mistake, he verbally beat himself up and called himself names.(1) Over time, Cory had become so worried about making a mistake that he stopped trying new things or performing his best at school, sports, and even while playing at home. His inner critic was rising and...

  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....

  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, we wanted to share our fun holiday break activities for kids with you! We've put them in two lists we're calling our "School Break Bucket Lists." For those of you in the...