Big life journal

Studies show that children and teens are more stressed out today than ever before. Since stress is a natural part of life, your goal is to teach your child healthy strategies for coping with stress. You can start by following the five steps below.

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Having a growth mindset is powerful! There are many ways we can cultivate a growth mindset each day. Mantras and statements are simple and effective tools to encourage children and they can be used in a variety of ways.

How do we, as parents or educators, teach children gratitude, such an abstract skill? Here are 20 Ideas to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude in Children.

As parents, we can help them manage difficult feelings, cope with the complexities of relationships, and grow from these experiences. Here are some helpful tips for guiding your child through common friendship challenges like bossiness, exclusion, and disagreements. In the process, your child will learn valuable lifelong skills that include empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution.

Most children are afraid to fail and, as parents and teachers, we naturally want our children to succeed. But what if we recognized failure is good and a crucial step on the path to learning? Here are 7 ways to teach children about the gift of failure, and how to do it skillfully.

Research shows that children thrive on healthy, positive connections with others and have an enduring impact. Early connections to caring adults and peers mean higher self-worth, achievement and better mental health even in adulthood. So how can parents create the conditions for supporting these vital connections Know that positive relationships don’t just happen by accident. Like most things, they take intention and practice!

Creating a Big Life Board helps children learn how to set goals, visualize their dreams, and stay focused on reaching their goals. This self-esteem boosting activity is great to do at home or in a classroom. Be sure to showcase their boards to make them feel proud!