Raising a confident child is one of the most important jobs a parent will ever have. To thrive as adults, kids need to learn how to trust their own capabilities and know they can handle it if they don’t achieve a goal. Being able to both master a task and recover from failure is what makes a confident child. What does a confident chil.... Read More
What mom hasn't approached the check-out line in a grocery store with dread? You just know your child is going to start whining for every candy bar, toy, game, and other shiny thing they see between you and the exit. Then, when you say no, they might whine and drag their feet about leaving the store without whatever it was they so desperately want.... Read More
When it comes to using a reward chart for kids, we’ve heard some differing opinions. Some parents worry that using a tool like a chore chart or sticker chart teaches kids to behave only because they’ll get something. They fear this could lead to kids who behave well not because it’s the right thing to do, but because they want to earn more rewa.... Read More
Is there anything more frustrating than your children lying to you? They're standing there, telling you a story that you KNOW just isn't true. "I didn't do it", they say...despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. And you can't help but think 'where did I go wrong?' First off, know that if your child lies it’s not the end of the world..... Read More
Being shy gets a bad rap sometimes. Our culture often values extroverts; the kids that speak up often, make friends easily, and jump right in to share their ideas. Parents may instinctively want to help overcome shyness in children to get their kids to participate more. And while we understand the impulse, we wanted to start out by gently remindin.... Read More
