What to say to your kids instead of “good job”
Kids love to be praised for their accomplishments. And adults naturally want to celebrate a child’s successes by saying, “Good job!” But this vague cliché may not be the best way to inspire a youngster to keep going. Worse, saying “good job” for the wrong reasons can...
How to help your child understand gratitude
For children, the concept of gratitude can be hard to grasp. But learning to be grateful can give them a powerful trait to carry into adulthood. Why gratitude? Beyond pleasant manners, gratitude helps your child develop empathy for those around them and become...
10 fun exercises for kids to do when they can’t get outside
Kids love to run and play outdoors. But even when the weather is bad, that’s no excuse for staying inside glued to a screen. They still need to burn off some energy to maintain fitness. So what do you do when you want to keep kids active but the weather isn’t...
Too many treats? Here are 6 tricks to get rid of excess Halloween candy
Halloween is a favorite holiday for children. But faced with a bag full of sticky, unhealthy, cavity-causing treats, it’s often the least favorite holiday for parents. Worried your little pirate or princess will bring home more treats than you want them to eat?...