Helping kids with anxiety starts with letting them know it’s okay to feel nervous or anxious.
Instead of trying to make those feelings go away, give …
24 Jun 2026
The Benefits of Boredom for Kids
Summer break is here. Routines disappear, structure shifts, and for many families, technology becomes the easiest way to fill the day.
When it isn't an …
17 Jun 2026
Courage Isn’t the Absence of Nervousness
After my presentation, I invited a Grade 3 student to come up and answer two questions.
He was nervous, but he raised his hand anyway and …
3 Jun 2026
What drives choices? Emotions or Character?
Every parent wants their child - and themselves - to make choices they are proud of and understand what drives choices.
Most choices aren’t made with …
13 May 2026
Are Your Kids Being Judged?
People will judge no matter what - so be you.
That’s an important message for kids. Because no matter how they are being, someone will have …
6 May 2026
Nervous but Choosing Courage
Helping kids face fear can show up in simple, everyday moments. Their heart starts to race. Their thoughts get louder. And then the butterflies show …