Nurturing a Gritty Kid

Grit, as defined by world-renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth, PhD, is “our passion and perseverance for long-term goals.”...

Six Ways to Motivate Kids to Do Chores

Getting children to do chores—and even getting ourselves to do chores—can be a chore in and of itself. We grumble and resist, and so do...

Child Rage: Helping Young Kids Cope With Rage

Yep, I used the word ‘rage.’ You know exactly what I mean if you have a young child who has trouble handling their strong emotions and...

The Struggle for Control: Who’s in Charge Here?

Do you have a master negotiator at home—a child who likes to control every conversation and tries to change the rules to suit his needs?...

“This one has a motor!” — Raising Active Kids

When my daughter was four years old, we visited a friend with a large cat. The cat was heavy, but my daughter struggled mightily to pick...