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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

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 ...