by Ari Yares | Dec 10, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
As parents, we always want to swoop and solve all of our kids’ problems. The challenge with steamrolling everything out of the way is that it greatly reduces our children’s abilities to be resilient and develop grit. More Problem Solving Resources Coaching...
by Ari Yares | Dec 3, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Building basic math skills in our kids is not just important for future school success. Understanding math is a fundamental part of understanding the world around us. Even if you are math-phobic, you can still help your child see the math in the world around them....
by Ari Yares | Nov 25, 2019 | Gratitude, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Who doesn’t want their kids to show more gratitude? Encouraging kids to be thankful can be a challenge, though. Turning it into a gratitude game or activity can make saying thank you just a little bit more fun. More Gratitude Game Resources Making Gratitude a...
by Ari Yares | Nov 12, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Deep breathing is a core part of helping children (and adults) calm their anxiety. It’s also a crucial part of practicing mindfulness. But telling someone to breathe deep can often result in someone taking heaving breaths like they just ran 5k. Here’s how...
by Ari Yares | Nov 4, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Perhaps one of the most important skills that kids can learn is how to proofread their own work. It’s more than just looking over it and seeing if you answered all the questions. It’s a skill that requires us as parents to continually reinforce the...
