Your child just arrived from school and is noticeably upset because they have been bullied by another kid at school or on the bus ride home. Whenever situations like this arise, it can easily make any parent’s heart sink. However, the hardcore truth is that we have to remind ourselves that life will throw all […]

We’ve all had days where something doesn’t go as planned and we need tell ourselves to take a breath, adjust and roll with it. As adults, we have experience with this happening time and time again and know that this is what we should do. However, for our children, who a lot of the time […]

For only having 3 letters, “YET” is a very powerful word that encourages the development of a growth mindset which, for children, is especially important. A growth mindset is when our train of thoughts allow us to accept that we can grow with time and experience. Having a growth mindset means that we equate success […]

My six year old has been taking piano lessons for a few months now and, as to be expected, the lessons are gradually becoming more difficult. There have been tears of frustration and moments of defeat. The annoying perfectionist in me wants to instill in him that “practice makes perfect” and to address his frustration […]

What will today hold for you? Do you wake up in the morning carrying the baggage from the previous day or do you try to start the day as a new beginning? How we approach the coming day affects our attitude, and how we will view the things that happen to us.  Dwelling on past […]

“I want to be an actress!” The beaming smile on your daughter’s face as she makes this announcement is one of absolute confidence. As a parent hearing this, however, you may have conflicting feelings. The odds of making it big in Hollywood aren’t exactly high, after all. Before you suggest your daughter seek out a […]

Pay attention to an infant for a few minutes, and you will see a child always on the thrilling edge of an early learning adventure. Every time they turn their heads, they see something they have never seen before! Lights! Amazing. A piece of bread on a plate! She’s never seen that before. Wait! What’s […]

Imagine a chubby little boy growing up in a time when not many people were overweight. Imagine being in constant poor health, shut away from your friends and peers, unable to run and play like other boys do. For many kids in this situation, being cut off from a normal childhood would result in mental […]

Focusing on the good can be difficult at times. Many of us have had our fair share of pessimistic moments. In fact, according to an article about Negativity Bias, we are hard wired to notice and dwell on negative experiences because “negative events have a greater impact on our brains than positive ones.”  However, it’s […]

…even if you miss you will land among the stars Teaching your child how to set goals is one of the best things you can do for their future. Setting a goal not only helps with motivation, it encourages kids to achieve their dreams in an organized fashion. The next time your child has an […]

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein For many of us, Albert Einstein is revered as a genius who changed the world with his advanced theories. Yet despite his incredible intelligence, he was labeled as mentally retarded by his teacher. According to him, Albert Einstein was […]

“Sometimes not getting what we want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama There is comfort in knowing that the path we’re on is meant and that when things don’t go as planned, we are being led in the right direction. The experiences we have daily are developing us to grow, learn and […]

Everyone has a little voice in their head, constantly telling us what we think and feel about the world. That voice isn’t just a steady internal monologue, it can actually end up being a snapshot of our mental health. Our internal voices are with us more than any outside person, and if that constant mental […]

…then fill it the rest of the way As your child learns and grows, you may have noticed a familiar lament crop up almost as soon as they have the words to say it. “I can’t do it! I’m so stupid! I’m no good at anything!” These words can be in response to anything, from […]