Building Confidence

Jan 7, 20231 min

Playground Politics: Giving Children Tools to Solve Their Own Problems

Playground politics usually involve a spat among kids that often escalates, but goes unresolved, when adults step in. Here are some tips...

Dec 22, 20225 min

Meet Mary Ostrowski: Building Confidence in Children Through Creativity

Her work in education has given hundreds of children confidence to learn and grow while providing parents tools too.

Dec 22, 20221 min

Your Family Mission Statement: Serving as a Compass for Kids in Decision-Making

Just like a company uses a mission statement to guide its choices, so too can a mission statement be your family’s North Star.

Dec 22, 20222 min

The Power of Perspective: Helping Kids See Other Points of View And Why It Matters!

Perspective is a choice. You get to choose how you see and react to experiences. How can you introduce perspective to children? Read more.

Oct 20, 20221 min

Teach Kids About Diversity

Have you ever judged a book by its cover? I’ve got to admit, I have — and not just the paper kind, but the people kind too. Have you ever...

Oct 20, 20223 min

5 Love Languages

Anyone who loves a child (or was ever a child themselves!) understands just how important it is to boost their self-esteem and build...

Oct 20, 20224 min

Building Resilience in Children

Learn how to build resilience in kids and give them the ability to move on after conflict or some sort of a setback. The Practice of...

Oct 20, 20222 min

How Being Bored Leads to Creativity

What's wrong with being bored? Nothing actually. When a child is bored, typically one of two things happen. It never ceases to make me...

Oct 20, 20222 min

What does HATCHET Have To Do With Preschool?

I’ve worked with children from preschool through high school. I have found one ingredient successful students have in common:...