Cultivating Patience

Cultivating Patience

A few days ago, I was watching a movie with my younger brother and, as most kids do, he asked questions incessantly throughout the entire sitting. While agitation churned inside me, I tried my very best to respond to all of his queries in a calm, collected manner....
Weaving Ambition Into Character

Weaving Ambition Into Character

In the spirit of episode 6 “Strive to Succeed”, I am going to discuss the significance of ambition and drive in allowing for a more resilient character development. Instilling a strive to succeed in our children is an active act that requires the consideration of a...
5 Approaches to Teaching Kids Values

5 Approaches to Teaching Kids Values

Growing up with values is integral to a child’s development into a more grounded adult. It is crucial that we foster values such as kindness, trust, fairness, patience and perseverance, and environmental consciousness in our households so that they are reinforced in...
Climate Change, Anxiety, and Our Children

Climate Change, Anxiety, and Our Children

Nature has often been a source of wonder and expression, including both spiritual and psychological expression, for children. Interacting with the natural environment around them allows children to also practice their creativity and imagination in independent ways....