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...

Self-confidence is an essential foundation for health, happiness, success, and achievement. But between the natural human tendency to compare ourselves with others and to focus on the negative, bui...

Growth mindset lessons and ideas can be learned in a variety of ways--books, podcasts, activities, movies, and even television shows!  We polled our international community, Raising Kids with a Gro...

Having a growth mindset is powerful!  There are many ways we can cultivate a growth mindset each day.  Mantras and statements are simple and effective tools to encourage children and they can be us...

Have you ever heard your child say unkind words about themselves?  It’s so difficult to hear your child say negative things about themself.  We can do a lot to cultivate our children's self-love an...

Research shows that children thrive on healthy, positive connections with others and have an enduring impact. Early connections to caring adults and peers mean higher self-worth, achievement and be...

As parents, our instinct is to rush to the rescue when our children struggle. We want to say, “Don’t worry! I’ll fix it!” In the long-term, however, this “helpful” behavior only hurts our children....