5 Essential Steps to Help Children Cope with Stress

But how many times has our (well-intentioned) feedback and advice been met with a blank stare? Or worse, a negative and defensive reaction? It’s only natural for children to resist feedback, especi...

Have you ever thought about finding your child a pen pal? There are many benefits to your child having a pen pal. It encourages deeper connections and builds patience (having to wait for letters to...

With so many people in quarantine situations right now, we’re facing daily challenges on how to juggle our lives--work, school, health, connections with friends and family, and more. How can we mak...

Children who are critical of themselves and fearful of making mistakes are often perfectionists. The good news is, children can learn to overcome perfectionistic traits with some support and practi...

Do you have a child who is a perfectionist? Perhaps they freeze up or get frustrated over the smallest tasks or they want to make sure everything is, well, perfect.  How can we, as parents, teacher...

Have you ever noticed that you (or your children) dwell on criticisms more than compliments? That bad news sticks with you and your students more than good news? This is how the human brain works, ...

Complaining and whining are two of the most frustrating things parents face. They are also completely normal. In fact, the average adult complains 30 times a day, or 9 minutes total! Here are 7 eff...

The practice of mindfulness has become a big trend but it can be confusing when it comes to defining it, especially as a parent. Mindfulness is a practice where you use the five senses to engage ph...

Big Life Journal is dedicated to helping you and your children get through this unsettling period of increased shelter at home. We're giving you an exclusive download of our Stay-At-Home Care pack ...

Mindfulness, in simple terms, is the state of being conscious of something and focusing your awareness on the present moment.  When you’re practicing mindfulness, you’re also calmly aware of your t...

You’ve heard how much Big Life Journal rocks. And you’re pumped to get started with helping your child develop a growth mindset. You’ve sampled some of the free printable activities and you know th...

A good day starts with a good beginning, but once the school year begins, rushed and frantic mornings are often the norm. As a school counselor and mom of two young girls, I’ve often wondered how t...