If you’re reading this post, you may have a child like mine: the proverbial bull in the china shop. Or the one who seemingly ignores you when it’s time to stop playing to come down for dinner.

We all know how important it is to instill confidence in our kids. Giving them praise matters, but encouraging children to be competent is key to building their self-esteem. These activities will help ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

Ready to help your little ones explore the big world of emotions? These fun and engaging feelings activities for kids are perfect for fostering emotional growth, building empathy, and making ...

Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s ...

Do you want your kids to learn to set achievable goals and work toward them? It’s a great habit to learn, and these growth mindset activities for kids are a terrific way to help teach this important ...

Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary Sheri Madigan receives funding from ...

Self-determination can be defined as, “the means for experiencing quality of life consistent with one’s own values, preferences, strengths, and needs” (Turnbull & Turnbull, 2001, as cited in ...