When kids understand negotiation as a normal process of getting what they need, struggles decrease while empowering everyone to make their own decisions. Here's how to start helping kids develop stronger negotiation skills

Mindset is an important way for kids to build resilience. Having a flexible mindset means that kids are able to learn and grow from setbacks rather than internalize failure as an issue of self-worth.

When kids are faced with conflict, they often don't know how to react. To help your child better understand the why and how behind the conflict, you can use characters that they know well and admire.

Often, this idea is about the importance of having a network of supportive adults to help kids grow, but sometimes as parents and educators we forget that we need support too.

These power phrases can be your go-to when tension is high, unexpected news takes you by surprise, or any other time when you need some space to figure out what to do next.

here are some things to keep in mind as you set family goals with your family this season.

Thinking about goals in a bigger way contributes to kids' ability to have a flexible mindset about their successes, allowing them to deal with failure in a productive way.

Stay present and listen to your child's experience and feelings in these moments, and then get curious about what the real problem is.

I don't know how to break the news to my kids about losing our family pet while I'm hurting so much. What should I tell them?

Here are the HeyKiddo™ team's favorite TED Talks to watch with your child this weekend.

As children grow, so do their options. You can continue modeling good choices the same way, developing your child's critical thinking skills.

Pressure to succeed; pressure to be brilliant, to be perfect and constantly on; pressure to keep pushing, and to immediately and unreflectively get back up- no matter how painful the fall. Does this sound familiar? 

Research shows that the most effective people reach success AFTER pursuing other endeavors first. 

Kids can't succeed in school without succeeding in life. Building resilience and coping skills means making social emotional learning as important as academic achievement.

We have a ton of different virtual options for coordinated playdates to keep your kiddo socially active even if in-person activities are not an option!

It is important to let our children know that it is normal and valid to experience feelings of grief when encountering a loss.

As fun as the stork folk tale can be, this approach is not effective for broaching the topic of sex education with your child. A direct, open, and transparent approach to sex education is always best. 

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