It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of everyday life. Here’s a few tips to keep a positive mindset. Be Grateful – at some point during your day (perhaps at dinner) ask each member of your family to
Four Secrets to Raising a Compassionate Child
From guest contributor Dr. Michele Borba Empathy is the trait that helps make the world a kinder and gentler place, and empathy can be developed and improved. Wherever your children fit on the “caring about others” scale, there is always room
Six Ways to Stay Responsible on Social Media
With seemingly endless streams of tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook feeds society can seem glued to their cell phones. Social media is ingrained in our everyday lives from the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep.
Teaching Kids How to Be Upstanders
From our guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Studies show that active bystanders can do far more than just watch. In fact, student bystanders may be our last, best hope in reducing bullying. Active student bystanders can: Reduce the audience that
Nine Ways to Cultivate Courage in Kids
From our guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba. Here are nine ways to stretch kids’ risk-taking muscles in our bubble-wrapped world, so they can face adversity and do the right thing: 1. Model courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks
Teaching Problem Solving Can Prevent Bullying
From guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Researchers have always recognized the benefits of kids learning to work together to solve their problems. After all, using problem-solving skills is one of the best ways to help kids and teens curb playground
Summer Reading List (K-5)
Head to the library and look for these great books!
Summer Reading List (Grades 6-12 Students and Educators)
Check out our book list for teens and educators.
Conversation Starters for Families
Use these questions to talk to your kids about character.
25 ways to help kids make friends and learn to collaborate
Everyone needs friends –– but especially kids. Of course, the prime reason a kid says friends are important is for fun and companionship.