Like a Sponge podcast: It鈥檚 love, actually
The secret ingredient for thriving in our fractured society? It鈥檚 feeling unconditionally loved, and the best times to make sure your kids feel it are in your toughest parenting moments. We talked with researchers, kids, and a former white supremacist about how to make sure your kids are getting the message.
8 expert tips for coping with kindergarten fears
Teaching your child how to handle her fears will help her learn confidence and resilience.
A simple way to teach kids grit
Having a family "hard things rule" teaches kids how to work hard and achieve their goals.
Kids fight. Hurt feelings linger. What's a parent to do?
Teach forgiveness. (It really works!)
One thing happy kids have in common
Grateful kids are happier kids. And encouraging this attitude in your child is as easy as pie.
Kids with character: Grit
鈥淕rit is having the courage to do your impossible or to do what you think is hard and to do it anyway,鈥 says Nasina, who has incredible grit. Her story will awe and inspire you.
Raising grateful teens
Research points to lots of reasons to teach kids gratitude. But the biggest reason may be that gratitude is a unique balm for the teenage experience.
Pop quiz on the science of generosity
Research reveals some surprisingly easy ways to teach your child to be generous.
Kids with character: Gratitude
Research shows that gratitude increases resilience, happiness, and optimism. This 6th grader finds reasons to feel grateful every day.
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