find your WHY

find your WHY

Everyone needs a sense of purpose in their life or their why. The why is what helps us get up every morning. In an article by KQED, William Damon of the Stanford Center of Adolescence, and author of The Path to Purpose, states that purpose is critical and is different than passion or ambition. “Purpose

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collect moments of JOY

collect moments of JOY

Childhood is a priceless time in life that we look back on fondly, and never get back. As parents, we want our children to have wonderful memories, whether out of nostalgia for our own childhood, or the determination that our kids never experience some of the things we went through. We want our kids to

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you are a MASTERPIECE

you are a MASTERPIECE

You are an original masterpiece; imitating someone else diminishes your value. – Matshona Dhliwayo In a radical experiment created by the Dove company, a forensic artist sketched the faces of dozens of women based on their descriptions. He drew in a curtained room with his back to the woman, he never saw who it was

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thankful turkey card craft

thankful turkey card craft

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and put focus on gratitude. We are pleased to bring you this Thanksgiving craft that reinforces positive parenting by instilling gratitude and encouraging kids to be kind. This simple yet adorable craft gives you and your children a chance to discuss, write

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follow your HEART

follow your HEART

“You must never doubt your ability to achieve anything, become anything, overcome anything and inspire everything.” ― Tasha Hoggatt  If you’ve ever taken a world history class, you’ve probably heard about a woman named Florence Nightingale. A passionate nurse, she was able to cut the mortality rate in the hospital she worked at by 2/3rds

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think HAPPY

think HAPPY

Deep in India, there is a school that doesn’t promote academics as its first priority. This unique school focuses instead on teaching its young students how to be happy. The concept is in direct opposition of global culture. We allow our happiness to be dependent on other people, how we do in school, or how

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stand TALL

stand TALL

Be confident, walk proudly and be true to yourself. Let’s face it. As parents, we don’t always think about the self-esteem of our youngsters. After all, the child who is willing to strip down in public obviously doesn’t have body image issues and the kid who brags they are faster than Flash clearly has a

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be the author of your own story

be the author of your own story

“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” -Unknown What a powerful quote. As adults, we may have a lot of baggage from past experiences that, in a sense, dictate our futures. However, it’s important to make sure that we shake off the past and ensure that we are

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trust the JOURNEY

trust the JOURNEY

“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

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shoot for the MOON…

shoot for the MOON…

…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

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together everyone achieves more

together everyone achieves more

Being a team player is an important social skill to learn and master. We are constantly interacting with other people in our daily lives, that it’s almost impossible to go through a single day without interacting or coordinating with others to accomplish a common goal. When thinking of being a team player, we automatically think

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let your light SHINE

let your light SHINE

We take great care to teach our children to be humble. We want them to be good sports when they lose, and to learn at their own pace without concerns of being smarter than others. Yet at the same time, we want to raise our kids so that they never give up, and work hard

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