by Jessika Shields | Dec 23, 2021 | Parenting
Giving thanks is not just reserved for Thanksgiving. It is a character trait that should be modeled all year long! Your child learns more about the world from first watching you and then watching others through socialization. However, you are your child’s first...
by Jessika Shields | Nov 20, 2021 | Parenting
Is it okay to teach our children to look for the silver lining? The answer is “YES”! We want kids to be able to build resilience by understanding how to find the silver lining in difficult situations. Not only does it build strength, but it also builds character. But...
by Jessika Shields | Nov 16, 2021 | Parenting
There is so much research centered around the link between gratitude and happiness in children. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that gratitude is linked to happiness in children by age 5. This means that instilling a sense of...
by Jessika Shields | Oct 9, 2021 | Parenting
By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz about the importance of meeting children’s emotional needs – now more than ever before. Well, this is why everyone is talking about SEL or Social-Emotional Learning! According to a report from McGraw-Hill Education/Morning...
by Jessika Shields | Oct 9, 2021 | Parenting
Are you finding that you are busier than ever? You’re most likely getting back into the swing of things. School is back in session, and most parents are either back at work or juggling the household responsibilities that were typical during a pre-COVID world....
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