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Why Sometimes It’s Important for Kids to Say ‘NO’ to Their Parents

Learn why teaching kids to say “no” is an essential part of raising confident, emotionally intelligent children. Discover how ...
Psychology Today

Self-Compassion and Inner Strength Building

This great R.E.M. song, “Everybody Hurts,” reminds us that life can be full of pain and hurt. We all experience a range of ups and downs in this messy life; excitement, love, joy, frustrations, ...

Psychologists say praise might be ruining your child’s motivation: Here’s how to fix it

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strat ...
Education Week

5 Ways to Inspire a Love for Learning in Students

Teaching strategies come and go in K-12 education. But in the ever-evolving quest to find the best way to teach elementary-age students the core skills they need to master before moving on to more ...
Publishers Weekly

What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home

Neuropsychologist Stixrud and test prep tutor Johnson team up again (after The Self-Driven Child) for this on-target guide to talking to children. “Focusing on effective communication with our kids is ...
WEAU

Motivation Begins with your Mindset hosts second annual ‘Kicks for Kids’ event

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - One local faith-based non-profit organization is finding their way to give back to the community. Motivation Begins with your Mindset is ‘kickin off’ their second ‘Kicks for ...