Inside: Do you have a reluctant reader? Here are four tricks to get reluctant readers to want to read, and the best books for a reluctant reader to inspire them to want to read more. Last night, I had to go in and “threaten” to take away my daughter’s book and her lightbulb because she […]
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How to Raise Kids to Be Kinder
Inside: We can raise kids to be kinder with these 10 simple tricks that will help parents intentionally raise kind kids. You shut up. No, you shut up. I hate you. You suck. Holy cow. This is the banter I often hear between kids when I’m out and about in kid-friendly spaces, like school playgrounds […]
Must Have Books You Need to Raise Kind Kids
Inside: When we purposefully raise kind kids, one simple way to do it is to read books with messages about kindness and friendship. These are the must-have books you need to raise kind kids plus discussion starter questions about friendship and how to be a kind person. Kindness needs to be explicitly taught. It needs […]
Is Your Kid an Includer? Here’s Why They Should Be
Inside: Is your kid an includer? Do they invite other kids to join in their play? Here’s why they absolutely should be. “Have a great Wednesday,” I called to my three kids as they crawled out of the backseat. “Look for someone to include!” I added. They all nodded, called back their ‘I love you’s’ and […]
How to Raise Kids Who Are Helpers
Inside: Want to raise kids who are helpers? Kids who help others because they are genuinely kind people and want to help? Here are 8 ways to help teach them to be helpers and 20 ideas they can do right now. I was standing in a crowd of people with my family and I looked […]