How do children gain a deeper understanding of how they think, feel, and act so they can improve their learning and develop meaningful relationships? Since the dawn of antiquity, philosophers have ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

In the transition from infant to toddler, we suggested that three aspects of development are particularly important in helping us understand toddlers. To summarize, at about 18 months (range around ...

Experts at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are urging parents to make sure self awareness one of the tools students have as they head back to school.

When children are younger, we tell them they’re good at everything, whether it’s a piece of artwork they drew or the “somersault” they attempted at the park. But as they age, kids are challenged more ...

Self-esteem is the cornerstone of emotional well-being for anyone, and for kids, it's crucial for healthy and balanced development. Some little ones stand out for being confident, resilient, and ...

Do you find the trite wisdom of “just be yourself!” to be confusing and difficult to follow? You may need to clear a few self-awareness blocks. Self-awareness refers to the capacity to introspect and ...

Do you want your kids to learn to set achievable goals and work toward them? It’s a great habit to learn, and these growth mindset activities for kids are a terrific way to help teach this important ...