Building a Growth Mindset in Children
“I’m just not good at this.” It’s a phrase nearly every parent has heard from their child at some point, whether the challenge is math homework, tying shoelaces, or learning a new sport. But what…
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This issue is all about embracing winter as a season of connection—not just hibernation. From the kitchen table to the snow-packed backyard, we hope you’ll find something here that brings your family closer and leaves your home just a little warmer.
“I’m just not good at this.” It’s a phrase nearly every parent has heard from their child at some point, whether the challenge is math homework, tying shoelaces, or learning a new sport. But what…
The third and concluding section of this three-part series will focus on a child’s normal and abnormal sexual behaviors for school-age children (First grade through Middle School). Like Part II, this article will provide parents…
When we talk about the importance of self-care or loving yourself, this usually includes skin care, bingeing TV series, or retail therapy. Our hearts often get overlooked when thinking about self-care treatment until something goes…
It all started as a fun Valentine’s idea we saw floating around, heart-shaped notes taped to each other’s doors. I thought it might be a sweet way to remind my kids how special they are,…
There’s something magical about waking up to a world blanketed in snow. The house feels quieter, time seems to slow down, and suddenly the day stretches wide open with possibilities. Around here, snow days mean…
When the days turn long, and the chill settles in, our family naturally shifts toward the kinds of moments that bring us closer. Winter has a way of slowing life down just enough for us…