How not to raise a quitter

Teach your children to hang in there when the going gets tough, but know when to let them throw in the towel.

6 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.

Summer Reading List (K-5)

Head to the library and look for these great books!

Summer Reading List (6-12 grade students and educators)

Check out our book list for teens and educators.

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.

7 ways to teach perspective taking and stretch students’ empathy muscles

When children can grasp another’s perspective, they are more likely to be empathetic, anticipate the other’s behavior or thinking, handle conflicts peacefully, be less judgmental, value differences, speak up for those who are victimized, and act in ways that are more helpful, comforting, and supportive of others.

100 fun ways to help kids practice kindness

From our guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Kindness is contagious, needs just a small spark to ignite, and spreads quickly. Practicing simple, regular kind acts nurtures empathy, alters behavior, changes a culture, and transforms lives. Kindness is that powerful. Here