How to Respond When Kids Lie

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.” — William Shakespeare It’s normal for kids to get creative with the truth. It’s part of growing up.  You can help your child see the natural consequences of dishonesty — losing trust, hurting others, harming relationships, and feeling less in integrity — while maintaining a loving connection.  Look …

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How to Talk to Kids about Death (Including Scripts to Use)

Suggestions for this guide stem from direct experience in school counseling, coupled with advice given by Dr. Laura Markham, clinical psychologist and parenting expert, Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and grief expert, and Dr. Christine Carter,  Core Principle: Make It Simple and Adapted for Each ChildWhen you talk to your child, use language that is simple, honest, …

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7 Tips to Better Focus at Any Age

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.”— Simone Weil, French philosopher The ever increasing speed, volume, and accessibility of information available at our fingertips can make it difficult to stay focused on anything in particular. But undivided attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give to the people and pursuits we …

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