Nov
01
Our Brains Can D.J. Empowering "Playlists"
Unhelpful thoughts often spin (on repeat) in the background of our lives: "I'm not enough." "
4 min read
Older Kids
Sep
18
Your Kid is Already in the "Real World"
The phrase, "Welcome to the real world" is generally targeted at teens. Most of them will tell you,
2 min read
Sep
12
Mistake-Friendly Learning Reduces Perfectionism
More than ever, adolescents get stuck in perfectionism. But mistakes, not perfection, pave the road to accomplishment.
In addition to
3 min read
Sep
10
Activity: Mistake-Friendly Art
Bob Ross would give this creative activity his full stamp of approval. "There are no mistakes - only happy
4 min read
Sep
08
Help Your Child Label Their Emotions, Not Themselves
We humans usually get labeling backward. We label ourselves, not our emotions. When we reverse it, we can feel so
5 min read
Sep
05
I Do, We Do, You Do: a Confidence Builder
A simple high-impact model for helping kids of all ages get unstuck.
My 19-year-old daughter is a collector: plants, empty
3 min read
Sep
03
Parents Co-Regulate Kids' Nervous Systems
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The Science of Co-Regulation
Anxiety can be
3 min read
Aug
04
Capturing Emotions in Words Calms the Nervous System
Putting specific words to feelings helps dial down stress. But... they don't always need to be real words.
7 min read
Aug
03
Sparking Conversation: The Family Dinner Project
Check out a list of "Late Night Talk Show" questions your family can use for engaging conversation. Research
4 min read