Confidence, Courage & Grit
Explainer11 min read
Why does praise sometimes backfire with children?
You praise them for being brilliant and they start avoiding anything hard. Something is tangled here — and untangling it changes how they see themselves.
Social Skills, Empathy & Relationships
Why your child turns to the family pet after a hard day
After a hard day, your child settles beside the family pet. It’s a small, tender scene—and it can leave you wondering what the comfort means.
Social Skills, Empathy & Relationships
Why your child melts down after a good day at school
The teacher says it was a good day. Then the school bag hits the floor, and your child is crying before you’ve even put your phone down.
Sleep, Rest & Routines
Your child throws a tantrum before bed. What's really happening?
Bedtime tantrums are a normal part of childhood development and can be responded to with empathy and understanding.