If your child replays mistakes or challenges and is hard on themselves, you’re not alone.
They might walk away and start tearing themselves apart in their …
At 15, I entered the Rotary Music Festival again, determined to finally win gold after placing second two years in a row.
I had practiced for …
18 Feb 2026
Kids Need to Love Themselves Every Day
Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day - a day to appreciate the people you love.But there’s a celebration we often miss: teaching kids to love themselves.Loving themselves isn’t …
4 Feb 2026
Resilience Isn’t What You Think
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from what happened.
It’s about bouncing back from how it made your child feel.
When kids face challenges - a friend …
21 Jan 2026
Emotions Impact Mental Health
Talking about mental health is essential. It is impacted by the emotions we experience.
We often don’t realize how much emotions impact mental health.
Our experiences might …
11 Dec 2025
Mindset Phrases for Kids That Work
We all want our kids to feel confident and capable. Sometimes we tell them things like believe in yourself, try harder, or be more determined and they’re left thinking, OK… …
26 Nov 2025
Naming ‘the elephant’ Builds Connection
Last week, I walked into my presentation with a bandage on my forehead. Before I started, I told the students what happened: I had tripped, …