In a world where children constantly navigate new challenges, school pressure, social expectations, and their own growing emotions, a simple daily affirmation can make a powerful difference. The ...

Wanting to raise happy kids and remembering to boost their self-confidence are common goals for parents, grandparents and guardians. You might have complimented their drawing, told them they were ...

Nurturing a growth mindset and showing children they can learn and develop new skills in any area sets them up better for long-term success. “We know one of the greatest boosts to parents’ confidence ...

Exams needn't be stressful. Parents can foster resilience, curiosity, and confidence by encouraging a healthy attitude ...

In March, I wrote a blog post describing how the theory of growth mindset has become a pretext for the mistreatment of children across the K-12 educational system. This piece generated a lot of ...

As K-12 schools increasingly recognize the importance of social-emotional learning, many schools are trying to help kids cultivate a “growth mindset.” What does that mean? According to Carol Dweck, ...

Brené Brown, bestselling author, researcher, and University of Houston professor, was surrounded by creativity as a child. “I grew up in a pink stucco house in New Orleans where my mom was always a ...

The opportunities of the future lie with those who have the confidence to spot them and audacity to go after them. “Today, the shift from ‘I’ve got a neat idea’ to ‘I run a billion-dollar company’ is ...

Praise encourages children to see themselves and the world around them in a different, more positive light. Not only does praise nurture a sense of self-worth, it also can be a powerful catalyst in ...