Preparing Kids For Success
Self-esteem is a way of thinking and feeling about yourself. When kids feel good about themselves, they are more likely to experience success in school and in social interactions with peers. Having a healthy self-esteem has many positive benefits. Kids who love who they are, tend to see themselves in a positive light and believe in their ability to learn new… Read More
This article first appeared on This Old Mom. These days we are bombarded with stories of kids bullying each other and doing unkind things to one another. Then someone like Cody Pines comes along and reminds us that there is still hope for our children. Cody Pines, a teen from Huntington Beach High School in southern California, was walking to… Read More
Getting kids to talk can be tricky sometimes. In this edition of Freebie Friday I’m going to share an activity I learned from a wonderful friend/colleague/mentor, Dina McManus, LCSW-R, on getting kids to talk. This activity also teaches kids how to express their thoughts appropriately and also that their opinions matter. This exercise can be used by parents, educators, and… Read More
Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday where every Friday I share a free product or printable. Don’t forget to stop by every Friday to check out what new freebie I’m sharing. You can also subscribe to Kiddie Matters to stay in the loop when freebies are added! This weeks Kindness Bingo freebie was generously provided by the… Read More
Is your child learning the life skills they need to become independent adults? Once you complete these life skills checklists you might be surprised!! We’ve all heard stories about kids going off to college never once doing a load of laundry or preparing a meal for themselves. I remember my freshman year of college living off take out and Ramen Noodles because… Read More
The end of the school year will be here soon! (For everyone already on break, I hope you are having fun.) Before the school year becomes a distant memory, why not record your favorite school memories in a school memory book? Since you guys are so awesome,I went ahead and created a school memory book printable that you can download… Read More