Self-esteem plays a central role in children’s motivation, achievement, relationships and their ability to bounce back from setbacks and build resiliency. Find tips for raising self-confident kids and 10 ways to help kids boost their self-esteem.
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As the seasons change and with the coming of the Thanksgiving holiday, November is the perfect time to focus on the powerful practice of gratitude. Learn more about the wide-ranging mental and physical health benefits of gratitude practice and ways to encourage gratitude in your family.
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The power of your breath is incredible! How you breathe can actually alter your brain. It can change your mood, your outlook, your performance on a test. It can help you to focus, make better decisions, regulate your body and your emotions, and connect with others. Try these ideas for starting simple mindful practices with your family.
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Parents often struggle with how to get their children to talk with them honestly about what they’re thinking and feeling. Some kids don’t communicate a lot or struggle to communicate well when they do. Listening is extremely important if we want to understand our children and at least have some idea of how best to help them. Here are ways to create better communication and connection with your child.
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Topics like bullying, drugs and alcohol, sex, vaping, violence, death, depression, suicide, and so much more can be hard to address with our children. We know that talking to our kids about difficult topics is one of the most challenging parts of being a parent. It’s not easy for any parent, but here are some tips to help.
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The less hectic days of summer can be a wonderful opportunity to experiment with new ideas, try out a new routine, and maybe even develop some new, healthy habits that will carry over into the school year. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Does being grateful give you more happiness? YES it does. And there is research on it! Studies show that consistently grateful people are happier and more satisfied with their lives. They even feel more physically healthy. Learn more about the power of gratitude.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the most widely used drug among children and teens in the US. It’s important that parents, caregivers, and others involved in the lives of our children and youth know that they can make a difference to help keep our kids safe. Learn what you can do.
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Play fuels brain development, activating the regions responsible for language processing and attention; motor control, coordination, and balance; goal setting, decision making, and organizing our thoughts and feelings. Humans are hardwired for play. Follow these simple suggestions to encourage play in your family.
As a parent, mindfulness is an important technique that can be used as you seek to create moments of connection with your family in our busy, chaotic world. 2017 BStrong Together Speaker, Dr. Shimi Kang, stressed the value of mindfulness and downtime for our children – and for ourselves – in our quest for a healthy, happy, successful life. Learn more about the power of mindfulness.
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