Elf on the Shelf has done several holiday tours since its inception in 2005. However, Elf on the Shelf may have some long-ago ancestors that helped children keep behaviors in check. Regardless of E...

It's the time of year to reflect, give, and grow. The holiday season is an opportunity to pause and remember everything that makes us feel grateful. When we practise acknowledging the ups and downs...

Experience gifts provide more than just a present. They offer a fantastic memory. Giving experiences help children try new things and reach outside their comfort zone. Under COVID, some opportuniti...

Family traditions sustain bonding and connection with loved ones. Create thoughtful traditions that are meaningful to your family, embracing the changes to come while also honouring the past.

There's an upswing in conversations around "gratitude" during the holiday season. In an incredibly difficult year, this can be a challenge for some. As you make holiday plans, take this opportunity...

With school years cut short and play-dates and birthday parties canceled for months on end, COVID has brought stress and uncertainty to our young ones. Some children have endured difficult situatio...

Empathy is a key ingredient in positive friendships and relationships. It reduces conflict and misunderstandings and leads to helping behavior, kindness, and even greater success in life in general...

The feeling of achieving a goal is great! But sometimes the feeling of working to improve, getting better, and trying new things is even greater. When our kids become successful at something, we wa...

Big life changes are inevitable, but that doesn’t make them any easier for children (or adults) to manage. As we face changes, we develop the skills of resilience. These strategies will help your c...

Being a parent means guiding and shaping our child’s behaviour. Providing children with feedback—both praise and suggestions on how they can improve—is necessary. But how many times has our (well-i...

As a new parent, you may have heard about the importance of instilling a growth mindset in your child. If you get it right, a growth mindset can be a powerful thing. A recent study even showed it c...

Is your child self-critical and easily frustrated? Does he feel uncomfortable with new challenges or particularly difficult tasks? If so, your child may be a perfectionist. To many people, this do...