Tell us if this sounds familiar... you want your kids to help out around the house and do some chores, but you’re tired and don’t have the patience to show them the “correct” way to do it, so you just end up doing it yourself. OR, you do ask them to pitch in, but the constant nagging and reminding it takes to make chores happen wears you .... 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 mor.... Read More
Do you struggle to get your kids to pitch in around the house, or even to figure out what chores they should be doing? If you’re nodding yes, you're not alone. Which is why we want to tell you about the magic of using a chore chart for kids. As parents, one of our most important jobs is teaching our kids responsibility so that they grow .... Read More
Tell me if this sounds familiar; you pick up your beloved children from school. You're interested and excited! You want to how their day went. You're all set with some basic questions to ask kids about their day... and you're met with either shrugs or a half-hearted "fine". FINE? That's all the information I get? Seriously!? Her.... Read More
Have you heard the term “growth mindset”? It’s a way of thinking that can actually help kids become smarter. A child with a growth mindset believes they can improve their abilities through practice and hard-work. It makes sense that if we want to raise resilient human beings who see challenges as learning opportunities, we want to encourage.... Read More