Did you know that the amount of time your kids spend online or in front of screens is related to how happy they are? Researchers have recently discovered that screen time is related to depression. More time online and in front of screens means less happiness, and more depression. It seems that social media can …
Some of the most fascinating research being done right now to help kids be positive and resilient deals with the idea of strengths. Do you know what your children’s strengths are? Can you name them? Take a minute and think about that. Do you ever talk with your children about their strengths? Children who know …
Focus on Effort, Not Outcome Do you get excited when your children get everything right? Or do you get excited when your children make mistakes and feel like what they’re doing is hard? Studies show that when we praise or reward kids for being brilliant, they get caught up in ‘proving’ how good they are. …
For the past several decades lots of ‘experts’ have told us that praise boosts our kids’ confidence. While this can be true in some instances, research has consistently called this idea into question. In fact, a lot of research shows that praising our kids can actually undermine their confidence. In his book, ‘The Optimistic Child’ …
Do your children know where you grew up? How you met their other parent? Or where you were married? Do they know about the dreams you had, and successes and difficulties you’ve faced? What do they know about their grandparent’s lives? Researchers have discovered that children who know about their family’s stories are more likely …