Inside: It’s tough to raise a kind boy amidst the tough guy boy culture found on sports teams. It’s hard to balance teaching them kindness when they’re trying to fit in and be one of the guys. But there’s a powerful phrase we use to praise our son’s kindness while he plays sports with the boys […]
How to Help Your Child With an Invisible Disability
Inside: Does your child have an invisible disability? Have you ever had to prove they were special needs “enough” to a stranger because they don’t look like they have a disability? Here’s how we can help our kids with their invisible disability in a positive way. My daughter Addison is one of the millions of […]
Do Kids Need Friends to be More Bully-Proof?
Inside: Kids need friends and positive peer relationships to be less attractive to bullies and to help bully-proof our kids. My ten year old started at her new school last week. It’s her third school in three years. Which is insane, but unavoidable. My daughter has navigated the world of being the new girl with […]
How to Slow Down Time and Make Your Kids Grow Up a Little Slower
Inside: Parents often wish we could slow down time to make our kid’s childhoods last a little longer and make our kids grow up a little slower. No one can actually pause time, but there is a trick to make it feel like you’ve done it. And it all starts with saying ‘yes’ to this […]
The #1 Phrase to Avoid When Comforting a Disappointed Child
Inside: Avoid this one common and overused phrase when comforting a disappointed child…and 10 things to say to them instead to really help them move past their disappointment and sadness in a healthy way. My daughter stood there, dressed in her brand new pink tutu and her hair in a bun she begged for with tears […]