"You will always miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." 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...

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 baseball...

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 an A they...

  Heather* knew she wanted to change but wasn’t sure what to do.  She constantly felt worried and felt nervous about trying new things.  She also had frequent tantrums that she struggled to calm down from. Heather had seen the positive changes in her brother after he had worked with certified WISDOM Coach® Susan.  She asked her parents if...

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...